Gary L. Knipstein

Gary L. Knipstein, 64, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 26, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Walter Knipstein and Florence Jane (Smith) Knipstein. Gary was united in marriage to Michelle Littig on June 20, 1980, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Fort Wayne.

Gary graduated from Heritage High School class of 1976. He was a member of Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church.

He was employed at Foamex in Waynedale in production before retiring in 2011.

Gary loved his family and his grandchildren very much. He enjoyed a good joke, playing cards, especially Euchre, and baking his famous carrot cake. He was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Knipstein of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Heidi (James) Wilkinson of Decatur, Indiana; son, Matthew (Michelle) Knipstein of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Laura (Chris) Ianucilli of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, DeWayne (Carole) Knipstein of Hoagland, Indiana; sister, Joyce Bland of Fort Wayne, Indiana; mother-in-law, Pearl Littig  of Jacksonville, Illinois;  seven grandchildren, Hunter, Analise, Madison, Samantha, Wyatt, Callen, and Lillian; and two step-grandchildren, Dominic and Vinny.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Vena Mart.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church Cemetery .

Family and friends will be received from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn funeral home and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials can be given to Zion Friedheim Lutheran Church or Stillwater Hospice.

Arrangements are by the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.