Arlene Marie Knepper

Passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2026. Arlene was born on March 25, 1940 in Seattle, WA to Arlo and Katherine Lee. She grew up in the Seattle area. She married William (Bill) Knepper on February 7, 1959 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Arlene and Bill worked and raise their family in Kirkland, Duvall and eventually in Davenport. Arlene spent 20 years as a NAC at the nursing home here in Davenport. She also had hobbies of gardening and baking cakes for celebrations of so many people and church events. She also loved to sit and play Sudoku in her quiet time on her deck. Arlene was a loving wife mother and grandmother and great grandmother and loved living out in the county and had a great faith in God. Arlene is survived by her daughter Laura Mandere and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arlene is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Knepper in 2012, her daughters Julie Fisher and Donna Baker. As per her request no service will be held. Memorials may be made in her name to Life Center Church: 1202 N Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 . Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Knepper family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.