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Charles Knoepfli

June 8, 1927 — May 27, 2025

Charles Knoepfli

June 8, 1927 — May 27, 2025

Charles Knoepfli, 97, born on June 08, 1927, in Littau, Switzerland, passed away May 27, 2025. He was a resident of Walnut, California for 29 years, retired to Las Vegas, Nevada for 20 years (5 of which he enjoyed with his wife, Charlotte before her passing) and finished out his life in Fallbrook, California for the past 10 years.  Charles was a tool and die maker by trade; owning and operating Van-Kno Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. in El Monte, California.  Always inquisitive of his surroundings and those beyond - he traveled extensively with his wife and continued to do so after her passing.  Charles' death was preceded by his wife's, Charlotte, in 1999.  He is survived by daughters Susan Kay Peterson of Fallbrook, CA (husband Scott Peterson), Pamella Ann Knoepfli of Minden, NV (husband Greg Clark); son Charles David Knoepfli of San Diego; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law Ottilia Knoepfli of Ontario, Canada.

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