Mickey Lee Knipe, 83, of Nauvoo, IL, at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Mickey was born on April 13, 1941, in Nauvoo, to Gerald & Lucille Aten Knipe.  He was raised in
Nauvoo, was a 1959 graduate of Nauvoo High School. After high school, he worked several
jobs, including selling cars, & working in sales at Gambles Store, before starting his career at
Lee County Bank. When starting at the bank, he began as a teller, but during his 37-year career
there, he covered many roles, but what he was most known for was to develop the senior travel
group, the Passport Club, in the late 80’s. After his retirement from the bank, he worked part-
time for as a greeter for a funeral home for and worked over 10 years, before retiring in 2020.
On September 16, 1961, Mickey married Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Juettemeyer at Ss. Peter & Paul
Church in Nauvoo. Mickey & Beth chose to raise their family in Nauvoo, having three sons,
Jeffrey, Timothy, & Anthony “Tony”, and one daughter, Michaela. Mickey’s most cherished roles
in life were of husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, and did whatever he needed to
take care of and provide for his family.  
He served on many committees and in many groups through the years, including the Knights of
Columbus & Kiwanis, and in various capacities for Ss. Peter & Parish and School. He was an
active member of his parish. Mickey will mostly be remembered for his sense of humor, his love
of the St. Louis Cardinals, and his love of his family. 
Mickey’s survivors include his wife: Beth; 3 sons: Jeff (Lisa) Knipe of Fort Madison, IA, Tim
(Dena) Knipe of Quincy, IL, & Tony (Susan) Knipe of Nauvoo; 1 daughter: Michaela Knipe of
Nauvoo; 6 grandchildren: Ashlie (Mitchell) Bollin, Trevor (Ally) Knipe, Emma (Ethan Blaise)
Knipe, Joel (Devan) Knipe, Molly Knipe, & Jaden Knipe; 3 great grandchildren: Colt, Camille &
Cane and one on the way; 2 sisters: Sue (Ray) Falk of Roseville, CA, & Joni (Bob) Amann of
Springfield, OR; 2 sisters-in-law: Virginia Knipe of Fort Madison & Judy (Floyd) Krogmeier of
Fort Madison; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and
2 brothers, Jerry & Ronnie.
The visitation for Mickey will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Ss.
Peter & Paul Catholic Church. There will be a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian
Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in
Nauvoo. Burial will follow in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Nauvoo. A memorial has been
established for Ss. Peter & Paul School.