Kraig E. Knippschild

Kraig E. Knippschild, age 59, of Cary, IL passed away on Monday November 8, 2021 at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington surrounded by his children and closest loved ones.

Kraig was born in Inglewood, CA on November 9, 1961. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who never missed a season of deer hunting. He enjoyed spending countless summers at his camper along with his son, Mark, and his beloved twin brother, Kevin, where they shared endless fishing trips and quality sibling time. They were the epitome of best friends and there was no greater bond.

Kraig was committed to his job and always put his profession first. He was a hard worker and nothing ever stopped him.  He was an avid sports fan and loved the Green Bay Packers. However, his greatest joy in life were his three grandchildren who he often talked about moving to Florida to be closer too. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Kraig is survived by his devoted children, Mark Knippschild and Jessica (Eric) Smith; grandchildren, Rowan, Emmaliene and Lennon Smith; former wife but forever best friend, Barbara Knippschild; siblings, Wendy (Jeff) Burns, Michele Warner, Kevin Knippschild, and Llyn (Chris) Moon; and all his nieces and nephews; Nicole (Michael) Beard, Courtney (Jared) Andrews, Jared (Adriana) Knippschild, Alexandra (John) Lorbiecki, Kaylan Kipperman, Cody Warner, Thomas (Michelle) Burns, Kelsey (Marek) Krasowski, Travis Burns, Branden Warner, Leah (Jared) Moon, Ryan Moon, Logan Warner, Andy Duchossois, Martin Duchossois, sisters-in-law Debra O’Reilly & Joan (Steve) Wulff Fallon and mother in law Lois Sportsman, as well as life-long friends Steve and Bonnie Kipperman and god-children, Ryan, Katie, and Carson Kipperman.

Preceded in death by his parents, Richard Knippschild and Junice (stepfather, Michael) Miokovich; father-in-law Clyde Sportsman, grandparents, Otto and Blanche Knippschild and Harvey and Gladys Sundt; brothers-in-law Larry Warner and Richard Duchossois, nephew Scott O’Reilly, and his beloved Labrador, Buck.

Services for Kraig will be held at a later date, which will be communicated by his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kraig’s grandchildren’s college fund via Venmo account (Search for @Jessica-Smith-59570).