Charles Thomas Knipping

Charles Thomas Knipping passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2026 at home alongside his beautiful bride "June Bug" of 68 years. Born on June 3, 1931 in Forest Park, Illinois. Chuck was the son of Carl August Knipping and Winifred O'Shea Highley. 

Chuck dedicated years to a career as a foreman of the Coating Plant at Masonite Corporation in Ukiah, California and often referred to as "Knip the Knife". 

Chuck is survived by his wife, June, daughter, Tanya, son, Carl, grandson, Luke, grandson, Charlie, and two beautiful, great granddaughters, Mia and Emma. 

A service will be held on Monday, March 16th at 9:30 AM at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California. A celebration of life will be held June 7th, 2026 at the home of Pete and Tanya Lucchesi 2500 Road E Redwood Valley, CA at 11:00 AM.

 Chuck was a man of steady hands and a constant heart while he was dedicated as a foreman by trade his true lifes work was found in his paintings of sculptures, leather crafting, enjoying his PBR in his backyard and his love of movies. He spent countless hours recording movies and making a library of them. In his younger days he enjoyed motorcycles, boating on the Lakes in the boat he built himself, Deer Hunting and even reloaded his own shells in his loading room. 

He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Ukiah Elks Lodge for many years and also served in the Korean War. His greatest joy in life however was his role as a grandfather. He leaves behind two grandsons, Luke and Charlie, who were the light of his life. May his soul find peace and his spirit live on. He will be deeply missed, but remains forever in our hearts.