Biography of John Knoepfle

John Knoepfle (* 4. February 1923 in Cincinnati; † 16. November 2019 in Springfield) was an american poet, translator, and educator. He was 96 years old. His education included St. Xavier High School, Xavier University, Dartmouth College, Saint Louis University and University of Cincinnati. He worked at Southern Illinois University, St. Louis University High School, Ohio State University, Maryville University, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, University of Illinois at Springfield and Upward Bound. He was awarded the Purple Heart.