Mark Frederick Kneibert

Mark Frederick Kneibert, 42, of Jonesboro, Ark. formerly of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, in Jonesboro.

Mr. Kneibert was born April 23, 1965, in Poplar Bluff. He attended Arkansas State University where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Faternity. Mr. Kneibert was of the Methodist faith, employed as a supervisor with Riceland Rice Company and was an active member of the Moose Lodge, in Jonesboro. Mr. Kneibert enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, fishing and NASCAR racing.

Survivors include his mother, Frances (Vivrett) Hampton and husband William, of Cape Girardeau; father, Richard Kneibert and wife Ann, of Poplar Bluff; a very special friend, Sarah Worsley, of Jonesboro; a brother, Lee Kneibert and wife Cheri, of Fenton; two nieces, Kailynn and Kelsey , of Fenton; and his grandmother, Pauline Vivrett, of Eureka, Mo.

The visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, 500 North Main, Poplar Bluff, MO. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Kurt Schuermann officiating. Burial will be at the City Cemetery, in Poplar Bluff.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1013, Columbia, MO 65203 or to the charity of one's choice.