Peter Anthony Knipe



b. December 16, 1941
d. December 30, 2020 Tucson, Arizona

 Peter Knipe was the first child of native Tucsonans Fredric and Edith Knipe. He was a sportsman, game player, puzzle ponderer, craftsman, laborer and Christian, but above all he was a devoted son, brother, cousin, uncle, godfather and friend. His survivors include siblings, Fred, Mary, Nina and David. He was the most amiable person many in his circle of influence will ever know.

 Peter attended Saints Peter and Paul School and Salpointe High School. He worked for nearly 30 years in the concrete casting business started by his father, and later as a valuable employee in the hospitality industry where he received the admiration of his co-workers and awards for his service. He was dependable and gregarious. He was handsome, tall with dark wavy hair, had a beguiling smile and was quick to laugh and find humor in nearly everything. He was charming to adults and adored by children.

written by Corbin Smith from obituary in Tucson Citizen, November 7, 2021 and information contributed by his sister Mary Knipe Verplank

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