Elvina M. Knepper

Elvina M. Knepper, 101, of Milford passed away July 22, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born December 6, 1912 in Cando, North Dakota to Basil and Emma (Hanson) Drake. Elvina married Wilbur Knepper on October 29, 1930; he preceded her in death on July 24, 1986.

Elvina graduated from Egeland High School in North Dakota. The family moved to Milford in 1935 where she raised her family. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Milford Christian Church and was a "Rosie the Riveter" working in a bomb factory at Kingsbury during World War II.

Elvina is survived by a son, Beverly Knepper of Piney Flats, Tennessee, two daughters, Joye Mae (John) Stilwell of Piney Flats, Tennessee, Sandra ( Ron) Ganger of Syracuse; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Emery, a sister, Ruth and one great granddaughter.

Services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, July 25 at Mishler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Milford Christian Church or Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare.