Eugene John Kniffen's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2023 in Sturgis, South Dakota

Eugene John Kniffen

April 9, 1937 - March 12, 2023 (85 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

Eugene John Kniffen's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2023 in Sturgis, South Dakota

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Eugene John Kniffen

April 9, 1937 - March 12, 2023 (85 years old)

Sturgis, South Dakota

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Eugene John Kniffen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eugene John Kniffen of Sturgis, South Dakota, born in Running Water, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 12, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clarence Kniffen and Mary Kniffen (Honner); and his siblings, Margie Kniffen and Denny Kniffen. He is survived by : his wife Ann Rhodes; his brother Don; his children, Janell Simpkins (Mike), Nancy Kniffen and Monte Kniffen (Robyn); and his grandchildren, Bryan, Jessica Simpkins, Clare and Glen Kniffen.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions go to one of the charities that Gene supported: St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, (https://www.stjo.org) or the Wounded Warriors Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org).

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Kinkade Funeral Chapel



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Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

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