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D. L. Knappenberger
Sapulpa Herald, Creek County, OK
07-13-1934

Knappenberger Rites Tomorrow

Prominent Oilman Here Was Killed In Accident On Lease Yesterday.

Funeral services for D. L. Knappenberger, prominent oilman and independent producer here for several years, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 6 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Charles D. Todd will officiate. Burial will be made in the Southern (sic) Heights Cemetery.

Knappenberger was born May 20, 1877 in Monroe, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He spent his early days in West Virginia and Illinois oil fields coming to Oklahoma in 1909, where he became the general superintendent for the Pure Oil Company. In 1926 he became an independent producer.

He is survived by his widow and son, Bill, of the home address, 1030 East Hobson Avenue. His older son, Jack, preceded him in death in 1930. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma L. Knappenberger and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. E. E. Knight, Mrs. L. E. Knight, Mabel Knappenberger and Roy Knappenberger of Monroe, PA. Eulabelle Knappenberger of Connellsville, PA, W. E. Knappenberger, Mrs. Raymond Mauthe, Viva Knappenberger of Tulsa, C. E. Knappenberger of Kiefer and Floyd Knappenberger of Tyler, Tex.