Allen R. Knepprath

Mr. Allen R. Knepprath of Sun Lakes, Ariz., died June 10, 2025.

  He was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Cedarburg, the son of the late Ulrich and Augusta Brandt Knepprath. 

Allen was a graduate of Cedarburg High School.

On Dec. 2, 1950, Allen was united in marriage with LaVerne Grasse at St. Paul’s Community Church in Waubeka, Wis.  

A short time later, Allen and his wife lived in Columbus, Ga., for two years. There he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

  After Allen’s military service, he and LaVerne returned to live and raise a family in Waubeka, Wis.  

Allen was a member of the Waubeka Fire Department for many years.

  In 1999, Allen and LaVerne moved to Sun Lakes, Ariz. There, Allen volunteered at Chandler Hospital for five years.

  He is survived by his wife LaVerne, daughter Deborah (John) Bohl and son David (Kathy) Knepprath. He is further survived by three grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah and Daniel; three great-grandchildren, Sage, Lilly and Jack; other family members; and friends.

  Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 25, from 3 p.m. until the services begin at 5 p.m.  

Allen will be laid to rest with military honors the following morning at Waubeka Union Cemetery.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.