Former Indy Rotarian Kniptash Passes Away
Former Indianapolis Rotarian William R. Kniptash 91, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 20th. William joined Rotary in 1970 and was a member until 2011. William was recognized at the 2010 Annual Rotary Celebration Dinner, along with five other members to have been a Rotarian for forty years – an impressive milestone.
He was the son of the late Vernon E. and Maude Kniptash. Bill graduated from Manual High School, where he played on two city championship basketball teams and was captain in 1940. Bill was named the Alumnus of the Year in 1991. He graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute (Rose Hulman), class of 1943, with a Chemical Engineering Degree and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He served as President of the Alumni Association 1979-80. Bill was named Honor Alumnus of the year in 1986. He joined the US Navy and was a Lieutenant JG Engineering Officer serving in WWII and was discharged in 1946. See more.
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