John Knoeppel, 75, died July 13, 2012, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for 15 years, coming from New York.
Before retirement, he worked as a police officer in New York for 21 years.
He served in the Marine Corps.
He was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Veterans Club.
Survivors include his significant other of 24 years, Joan Knoeppel Klein; sons, David Knoeppel, of Valley Springs, Calif., and Derrick Knoeppel, of Mahopac, N.Y.; daughter, Dawn Kiernan, of Mahopac; sister, Patricia Schaefer, of Yonkers, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kurt Knoeppel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran’s Victory Center, 6200 20th St., Suite 160, Vero Beach, FL 32966.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
