Fredric Alton Paul Knippenberg, Jr.

Mr. Fredric Alton Paul Knippenberg, Jr., age 65, a resident of Winter Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Palm Garden Nursing Home surrounded by family. Fredric was born November 27, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky to Fredric Alton Paul and Joan Lucille (Szabo) Knippenberg, Sr. He was a Winter Haven resident since 2021, coming from Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of The Sons of the American Legion Post 8 in Winter Haven and member of the Wayne Newton Fan Club. Fredric enjoyed all sports, music and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother and paternal & maternal grandparents. Fredric is survived by his loving & devoted family, father – Fredric Knippenberg, Sr.; sister – Renee (Mike) Purdy; nephew – Chad (Rebecca) Briscoe and grandnephew – Benson. There will be a celebration of Fredric’s life at a later date.