Lee Wayne Knepp, 77, of North Platte passed away May 29, 2017 at his home.  Lee Wayne was born August 3, 1939 in Center Point, NE to Claude and Lela (Meade) Knepp.

Lee Wayne grew up in Curtis and graduated from the Ag High School in Curtis.  From there he attended Southeast Community College in Milford for two years. Lee Wayne worked on a harvest crew for 5 years. He married Sharon Booker on September 1, 1968 at the Callaway Methodist Church. The couple lived in Curtis where Lee Wayne worked at the Curtis Body Shop.  They also lived in Frontier County for many years and in 1990 moved to North Platte where he worked in a body shop until his health forced his retirement. The couple moved to Maxwell and Callaway before returning to North Platte. Lee Wayne was an excellent mechanic, teaching his children his trade, and was an avid reader.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon of North Platte; children, Jeff (Sue) Knepp of Grand Island, Tracy (Nichole) Knepp of Rapid City, SD, Jon (Patricia Honeywell) Knepp, Rocky Knepp, Kevin (Lynae) Knepp, Chris (Sammi Tafoya) Knepp all of North Platte, NE, and Kevin (Megan) Knepp of Wausa, NE; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Francis, Andy, Pat, Burtis, Danny, Ilene, and Inez; numerous other family members; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and eight sisters and brothers.

Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 2 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Ken Pitkin officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Morningstar Cemetery in Callaway.  Cremation was chosen; those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.