Chris was born in Manila, Philippines in 1935 to Donald and Mary Kneedler. During WWII, he was interned with his family at Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila until freed in 1945. The family relocated to Hendersonville, NC, where he was active in the 4H Club where he learned about pig and dairy farming winning multiple awards.
Chris attended the University of Florida Gainesville where he met the love of his life and wife Palme. Upon graduation, they moved to Sherman, Texas where he began his professional career with Quaker Oats and began building a wonderful family with two sons.
After a few years in Texas, Chris relocated his family to Mexico City, Mexico, where they spent eight years and added to the family with two more sons. He received his Masters degree from the University of the Americas and continued to expand his career by working for Colgate Palmolive. In 1973, Chris and family moved to Penfield, NY to work for Xerox Corporation. Three years later, they returned to Mexico with Xerox. In 1979, the family returned to Penfield, NY area. Chris was very involved with his sons’ activities and participated heavily with the Boy Scouts of America both in Mexico and the US where he saw all of his sons reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Furthermore, he continued to be the number one cheerleader for his sons’ football, lacrosse, band and Boy Scout activities. In addition to his sons, he supported all of Palme’s concerts with the Penfield Community Orchestra.
During his years with Xerox, he had the opportunity to develop manufacturing facilities in Mexico, China and Brazil. Palme enjoyed traveling with him and sharing experiences.
Upon retirement, Chris and Palme moved back to Texas and settled in Corinth to spend wonderful time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Once again, he shared his abundant love by attending every event which included soccer, band, choir, musical theater, graduations, weddings and countless other family activities. All this and yet he found quality time to play golf and sail with his sons.
Chris was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Palme. He is survived by his sister, Kathy and his four sons, Donald, Stuart, Blake and Curtis; four wonderful daughters-in-law, Mary, Toni, Angie and Nichole; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Stephanie, Christina, Sarah, Jared and Alyssa; and six great-grandchildren, Colton, Natalie, Chandler, Christian, Jackson and Logan.
Anyone who knew Chris would know that he would be saying to all, “I highly recommend you raise a glass and toast the great time we had together!”
A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 7990 President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, TX 75252 on April 11, 2021 at 11:00 am
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in honor of Chris Kneedler at: Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. https://arniesarmy.kindful.com/?campaign=1060115
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com for the Kneedler family.
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