Jacqueline M. Kneer

Jacqueline M. Kneer, age 51, passed on November 7, 2026, after a lengthy, courageous battle with lung cancer.

Jackie was born on June 9, 1975, in St. Paul to her parents, Vickie Anderson and Mark Rauchwarter, who remember her as being a wonderful child with a big smile. Jackie was the oldest of three children. She grew up having a very close relationship with her siblings that continued into adulthood. She graduated from Central High School where she supported the counselor’s office and fostered her love of taking care of others. She went on to attend college for a year, where she pursued her interest in photography. After various customer service roles, she'd eventually go on to work for 12 years at the White Bear Lake Ford dealership.

Jackie met the love of her life, Jeff, in the summer of 1994 and they married on September 18, 1999. The two enjoyed camping and fishing together and built a life founded on care and supporting one another. Jeff brought 3 kids to the relationship that Jackie considered her own and continued to treat them that way even after her biological son, Adam, was born. She was an incredibly supportive mom who loved her kids unconditionally and always made sure to create an environment where they felt loved, welcome, and safe. Her relationship with Adam was especially important to her. Her greatest joy was being a mom and she never missed any of the important moments.

Family wasn't determined by blood; Jackie had a heart that made room for everyone. Above all, she loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She would never pass up a sleepover that usually involved baking, a dance party, and making many messes. Jackie was only 28 years old when her first grandchild was born and she embraced being a Nana in every way possible. She had a special place in her heart for animals, a love for 90s pop music -- particularly New Kids on the Block, and making people smile with the quirky gifts she was always giving. Turning music on, cleaning, and disappearing into her own little world brought her happiness – it was one of those things that made her uniquely Jackie.

Jackie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ed and Pat Rauchwater and Jack and Carol Anderson; great-grandma, Toini Anderson; and father-in law, John Kneer.

She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Jeff; children, Richelle (Dan) Gernes, Amber (Jon) Kneer, Jimmy (Haley) Kneer, and Adam Kneer; parents, Vickie Anderson and Mark Rauchwarter; mother-in law, Jane Kneer; siblings, Jon (Lara) Rauchwarter and Lindsay (Shawn) Drinkerd, their children Tegan and Aurora; grandchildren, Kailyn, Amaya, Landon, Layla, Adalynn, and Hunter; many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; her pets, Piper, Tug, and Tigger; and many other beloved friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1074 Idaho Ave W, St. Paul, MN, 55117 on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers and memorials, please consider making a donation to the American Lung Association in support of Lung Cancer research.