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Shirley Kay Knappenberger
1942 2022

Shirley Kay Knappenberger

November 24, 1942 — August 12, 2022

Shirley Kay (Lee) Knappenberger

November 24, 1942 - August 12, 2022

Olathe, Kansas - Shirley K. Knappenberger, found peace through her savior Jesus Christ where she will remain with Him eternally on August 12, 2022. Shirley was born to Joe and Darlene Lee on November 24, 1942, in Paola, KS. A graduate of Paola High School, she met Tom while working three jobs in Olathe and they married on December 14,1968. Together they built a veterinary practice while on a farm raising cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs and kids.

Her passion being her children and grandchildren.

She was much loved by her grandchildren. Shirley was a loving mother and devoted wife. She experienced much happiness attending grandchildren's events.

Shirley volunteered and was active in FCE, bunko, card groups, 4-H, extension Board, PEO, and other youth and community groups.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Lee and Darlene (Pope) Lee and brother, David Lee. She leaves behind on this earth all of her
treasures; her husband Tom, daughter Linda, son- in-law Jeff, son Rex and daughter-in-law Shelly, son Todd, daughter-in-law Tricia, son Scott, daughter-in-law Nikki, and her crowning jewels, her grandchildren, Taylor, Cara, Bret, Zane, Emma, Tinley, Berk, and Elsie.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law Donna, brother Cliff, sister-in-law Sherry, sister Cindy, brother-in-law Mark as well as many nieces and nephews.
Hard work, passion, generosity and love defined her and she left a mark on all who had the honor of knowing her. She left this world better than she found it.

Her soul is with God but the amazing light that shined so bright will remain in our hearts eternally.

Visitation is August 16, 5-7pm at Penwell-Gabel in Olathe, KS.

Funeral service is August 17, 10am at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Olathe, KS. Shirley will be buried at Louisburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations welcomed to Olathe Hospice House or Mission Southside

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Service

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Mark's

, Olathe, KS

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Interment

Louisburg Cemetery

, Louisburg, KS 66053

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