Dave Knapp

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David L. Knapp
Date Of Birth:11/20/1946
Date Of Death:01/03/2012
Service Date:Funeral service 10:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church. Visitation on Friday evening from 4-7 pm at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home and from 9-9:45 am at the church on Saturday.

 

David L. Knapp

 

Eureka- David L. Knapp, 65, of Eureka, IL passed away at 11:28 pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

 

The son of Maurice and Helen Leuthold Knapp, Dave was born on November 20, 1946 in Peoria, IL. He married Carol Beth Wulf on February 14, 1971 in rural Hills, Minnesota. She survives.

 

Also surviving are three daughters, Krista (Chad) Hancock of Tremont, IL; Gini (Cory) Gerber of Secor, IL; Mary Beth (George) Garza of Morton, IL; one son, Daniel Knapp of Eureka, IL; his mother, Helen Knapp of Roanoke, IL; one sister, Barbara (Dave) Rankin of Eureka, IL; seven grandchildren whom he thought the world of, Hope and Abby Hancock; Wyatt and Jesse Gerber; River, Ava, and Alayna Garza.

 

He was preceded in death by his father.

 

A veteran of the Marine Corps, Dave served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Roanoke American Legion Post #463.

 

Dave was a union bricklayer for 30 years just recently retiring. He enjoyed practicing his trade all over the United States. He also farmed in Woodford County. He was a member of the Bricklayer's Union Local #6 in Peoria.

 

Known for his sense of humor and a pun for every occasion, Dave had a lifelong love of music and was known for entertaining with his harmonica and guitar. His grandkids were the love of his life and he enjoyed sharing his love of music with them.

 

He was a member of Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-7 pm at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and from 9-9:45 am at the church before the service. Burial will be in the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home, Timber Ridge Home in Morton, IL, or Roanoke American Legion Post #463. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com

 


  • From: rudy Lehman
    Location:Sabetha, Kansas

    Carol and Family Our Love and Sympathy in the loss of your Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was a friend from many years back, and one to the end. Thinking of you at this time. Rudy and Linda Lehman


  • From: Dave&maxine Hodel
    Location:Ft.Myers, Florida/Bloomington,Il.

    Carol&family, We are soo saddened by the news of Dave's going "Home" now. Seems so untimely to us,but God knows best for us & loves us so! May you feel God's loving arms wrapped tightly around you as you walk thru this valley. We love you and have many fond memories of you and Dave. Our sympathy to you Carol,and to your neat family! Sincerely & In His grip too, Dave & Max Hodel.


  • From: Ruth Johnson
    Location:Inwood IA

    Carol, my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. My you find peace and comfort in your faith and in each other's embraces. Please know that love never fails, even in the midst of separation. You are surrounded in love, and being lifted up in love. Ruth


  • From: Jenny Grow
    Location:United States

    I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you can soon have peace. I didn't know Dave but I love reading MaryBeth's memories of her dad on facebook. Lots of love especially to you MaryBeth and Carol. You are all in the prayers of the Grow Family!


  • From: Cindy & Rick Schmidgall
    Location:Elgin, IL

    Dear Carol & family ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you at his time. We pray you feel the love of God as His grace & strength encircles your family. Unfortunately, we are out-of-state so we are unable to express our condolences in person. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Love, Rick & Cindy Schmidgall


  • From: mike and susie  zobrist

    Carol and family, May God be blessed as you cherish special memories and give Him the glory. In Christ, mike and susie


  • From: Mindy Norbom
    Location:Dunlap

    Carol, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mindy Norbom


  • From: Jay Frieden
    Location:ruthven, iowa

    Dear Carol & family, I was shocked and saddened at the news of your loss and I just wanted you all to know that I am thinking and praying for you that the Lord will comfort you in this difficult time. It is so hard to lose a loved one especially when it is unexpected. I know God will keep you strong and give you the peace and comfort you need now and the days that lie ahead. Your cousin, Jay


  • From: Jody Getz
    Location:Morton

    Carol & Mary Beth, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your husband/dad. My heart goes out to both of you and your families. Please know you all have been in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jody


  • From: Jenny Smith
    Location:East Peoria, IL

    Carol, Mary Beth, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had just seen Dave for the first time at the Dept. Head dinner and although we weren't sitting near you two I remember seeing his big smile and thinking that he looked like a really nice guy. You are in our prayers and Kalleigh sends her love to River, Ava, and Alayna.


  • From: Duane and Ann Wulf

    Dear Carol and Family, We send you our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Many changes lie ahead and we pray that God will be near you to comfort you. May God fill the void in your hearts with the memories of cherished times together. In Christian love, Duane and Ann


  • From: Del and June Knobloch
    Location:Rock Valley, Ia

    Dear Carol and family, May God's angels encircle your family with love and peace in the coming days. Our heartfelf sympathy is extended to you, and although we cannot be with you at this time, we will be near you in thoughts and prayer. Del and June


  • From: Chuck Simmons
    Location:Morton, Illinois 61550

    Carol and Mary Beth, I was saddened of the news of your husband and Dad. I never met Dave but I know how happy the Knapp family was as a family because you Carol , and you Mary Beth are always upbeat and full of smiles to other co-workers. I bet Dave started that! Please know I will be praying for your family that Jesus will surround you with His love. Praise God Dave is in heaven and there will be a heavenly reunion.


  • From: Janet Whittington
    Location:Roanoke, IL

    Dear Carol and family, most especially Gini and Krista, you have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, dad, and grandpa. You are in my prayers. Janet


  • From: Roger and LaVonne Aberle
    Location:Morrill, Kansas 66515

    Dear Carol and family, We are sending loving thoughts along with our prayerful support. You all have been in our prayers as you laid dear Dave into his eternal rest. What a joy to have the hope of meeting again. May God grant you peace and favor as you adjust to this void in your lives. We love you all and care, in Christ, Roger and LaVonne Aberle


  • From: Marvin Leman
    Location:Princeville IL

    Dear Carol, Bobbie, and families, We are thinking of all of you as we know how much you will miss your husband, father, grandfather, and only sibling. Death is so final, but God is so faithful, and we pray that you will feel His loving arms around you during your lonely times. I, Jane, am a sister to your late Uncle Loris Kieser, and we still miss Loris and Mart, who also had rather untimely deaths at that 60 age. But time somewhat takes the edge off the pain that separation brings. I am not sure if Maurice and Helen still lived in Princville when Dave and then Bobbie entered the scene, but I remember very well Bobbie as a cute little dark haired girl. I don't remember Dave as a little boy as much, but perhaps it is because he is only 4 years younger than me. We offer our heartfelt sympathy and will continue to keep you in our prayers. With love and sympathy, Marvin and Jane Leman


  • From: Shawn & Carrie Meyer
    Location:Eureka

    We send you are deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Shawn & Carrie Meyer