Millie Knipschild

February 25, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Millie Knipschild, born November 26, 1927 in Adorf, Germany. Millie died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family, in Calgary on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the age of 86 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Otto Knipschild; her sister, Elfrieda Cooke and her brother, Siegfried Emde. She leaves behind her two devoted sons, Ralph Knipschild (wife Monica Scheible and their daughter Camille) of Airdire and Ronald Knipschild (daughter Adele Brunnhofer and her mother Monika) of Calgary. She will be lovingly remembered by her family; including sister, Edith Sigh (husband Svend); nephew, Vernon Cooke (wife Eileen and son Matthew); niece, Doris Donegan-Taylor (husband William) and her many, many friends. As per her wishes there will be no Funeral or Celebration of Life, rather, Millie (a devout Lutheran) requested a prayer to be said for her. The family gratefully appreciates your thoughts, prayers and memories. Ruhe in Frieden.

Messages of Condolence

Ralph: My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. May it comfort you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend, Alana Nail

- Alana Nail

Ralph and Ronald, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. I had the pleasure of getting to know Millie over the past 17 years. She was a kind, generous spirit. May God bless you all and provide comfort in your grief. Sincerely, Jane Mummery

- Jane Mummery

Ralph, Ron and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your mother. Lydia Liedke, Calgary Eddy Liedke, Nanoose Bay, B.C. Karin Reid, Calgary

- Karin Reid

To Ralph, Ron and Family ... We were so sad to learn of Millie's passing. She had such an indestructible spirit and she will surely be missed by her children, grandchildren and friends. Millie, you are now at peace with Otto. With our deepest sympathy to all. Henry and Mairead

- Henry and Mairead Sattler

To Ralph, Ron and Family ..... Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. No matter at what age losing a Mother is so hard - our deepest sympathy Louis and Sheryl Bontorin Calgary, Alberta

- Louis and Sheryl Bontorin

Ralph, Ron and Family we were sad to see your Mothers obituary in the Herald today.Our deepest Sympathy to all of you. She had been on my mind the last couple of days and I was going to give her a call. We will be thinking of her in our prayers. Sincerely Ben and Mechthilde Rodehutskors.

- Ben & Mechthilde Rodehutskors

Ralph, Ron and family: Our deepest condolences on the passing away of your mother, Millie. Otto and John played soccer together in the early years which is how we knew her. We were friends for many years. Sincerely, John and Elli Russnak

- Elli Russnak

Ralph and Ron, Our deepest condolences. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our prayers. Petra, Mark, Nick and Cris

- Petra

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