Harry Clayton Knappenberger
April 24, 1923 ~ April 6, 2015
Harry Knappenberger was born April 24, 1923 in Penalosa, Kansas to Harry Cable Knappenberger and Ethel Knappenberger and passed away April 6, 2015 in Plano, Texas.
When he was in High school, his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He served proudly in the Army during WWII. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. While there he was a member of the fraternity – Kappa Sigma. He held many offices in the fraternity including president.
After graduation from Kansas State University he began his career with Century Electric Company. He was very proud to be employed by them for over 40 years. In 1948 he married Maxine Myrtle Schuppener who he had met in Kansas City while they were both attending Southwestern High School. Their marriage lasted almost 50 years as she preceded him in death by about 8 years.
After Clayton retired he spent much of his free time volunteering at Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch Public Library and assisting people with their Income taxes during tax time. His favorite hobbies were reading mysteries, gardening, walking and watching sports. He loved animals and there were always pets in the Knappenberger household.
Clayton's funeral will be a private family ceremony at Restland Funeral Home with burial following there, next to his beloved wife, Maxine...RFH
April 24, 1923 ~ April 6, 2015
Harry Knappenberger was born April 24, 1923 in Penalosa, Kansas to Harry Cable Knappenberger and Ethel Knappenberger and passed away April 6, 2015 in Plano, Texas.
When he was in High school, his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He served proudly in the Army during WWII. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. While there he was a member of the fraternity – Kappa Sigma. He held many offices in the fraternity including president.
After graduation from Kansas State University he began his career with Century Electric Company. He was very proud to be employed by them for over 40 years. In 1948 he married Maxine Myrtle Schuppener who he had met in Kansas City while they were both attending Southwestern High School. Their marriage lasted almost 50 years as she preceded him in death by about 8 years.
After Clayton retired he spent much of his free time volunteering at Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch Public Library and assisting people with their Income taxes during tax time. His favorite hobbies were reading mysteries, gardening, walking and watching sports. He loved animals and there were always pets in the Knappenberger household.
Clayton's funeral will be a private family ceremony at Restland Funeral Home with burial following there, next to his beloved wife, Maxine...RFH
Harry Clayton Knappenberger
April 24, 1923 ~ April 6, 2015
Harry Knappenberger was born April 24, 1923 in Penalosa, Kansas to Harry Cable Knappenberger and Ethel Knappenberger and passed away April 6, 2015 in Plano, Texas.
When he was in High school, his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He served proudly in the Army during WWII. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. While there he was a member of the fraternity – Kappa Sigma. He held many offices in the fraternity including president.
After graduation from Kansas State University he began his career with Century Electric Company. He was very proud to be employed by them for over 40 years. In 1948 he married Maxine Myrtle Schuppener who he had met in Kansas City while they were both attending Southwestern High School. Their marriage lasted almost 50 years as she preceded him in death by about 8 years.
After Clayton retired he spent much of his free time volunteering at Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch Public Library and assisting people with their Income taxes during tax time. His favorite hobbies were reading mysteries, gardening, walking and watching sports. He loved animals and there were always pets in the Knappenberger household.
Clayton's funeral will be a private family ceremony at Restland Funeral Home with burial following there, next to his beloved wife, Maxine...RFH
April 24, 1923 ~ April 6, 2015
Harry Knappenberger was born April 24, 1923 in Penalosa, Kansas to Harry Cable Knappenberger and Ethel Knappenberger and passed away April 6, 2015 in Plano, Texas.
When he was in High school, his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He served proudly in the Army during WWII. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University. While there he was a member of the fraternity – Kappa Sigma. He held many offices in the fraternity including president.
After graduation from Kansas State University he began his career with Century Electric Company. He was very proud to be employed by them for over 40 years. In 1948 he married Maxine Myrtle Schuppener who he had met in Kansas City while they were both attending Southwestern High School. Their marriage lasted almost 50 years as she preceded him in death by about 8 years.
After Clayton retired he spent much of his free time volunteering at Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch Public Library and assisting people with their Income taxes during tax time. His favorite hobbies were reading mysteries, gardening, walking and watching sports. He loved animals and there were always pets in the Knappenberger household.
Clayton's funeral will be a private family ceremony at Restland Funeral Home with burial following there, next to his beloved wife, Maxine...RFH
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