Wayne L Keneipp

He was born in Chicago, IL in 1946 to Loy and Mildred Keneipp. Wayne attended Bogan High School where he played football and scored four touchdowns in one game, or that may have been Al Bundy. Wayne married his high school sweetheart Peggy on October 6,1968 in Chicago. Nine months and six days later, they became Keneipp: Party of Three. Wayne and Peggy enjoyed 56 beautiful years of marriage, raising two children, and spoiling four grandchildren, although Wayne’s hairline would suggest it was anything, but peaceful.

Wayne attended Bogan Junior College, where the main thing he studied was drinking beer. Wayne served in the Chicago Police Department from 1967-1996. He also enjoyed being a commercial real estate owner. His best jobs, though, were being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and Tik Tok dancer. Wayne adored his family and was fiercely proud of all of their achievements.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Loy and Mildred Keneipp, and three very spoiled poodles, Frenchie, Tango, and Cash. He is survived by his dear wife Mary “Peggy” Keneipp; son Wayne (Cathy) Keneipp; daughter Leslie Mayo; grandchildren Wayne (Jennifer) Otto, Brandon Keneipp, Thomas Mayo, and Margaret Mayo; and brother Arthur Keneipp.

Wayne will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and brothers of the Chicago Police Department. In honor of Wayne’s life, grab a beer at your favorite local joint and talk about football (Go Green Bay!). If you really want to honor Wayne, please donate to your local Police Department or the Republican Party.

A visitation for Wayne will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

A Chapel service will occur Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home. Burial is private for immediate family only.