1926
Richard
2016
Richard Kane Knapp
April 26, 1926 — January 18, 2016
Richard Kane Knapp passed away January 18, 2016, after a brief stay at Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service, but family members will gather for interment at a later date. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Richard was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on April 26, 1926, to Nora (Kane) and Harold Knapp. They moved to Quimby, Iowa, when he was two. He graduated from Quimby High School in 1943 and married Joann McGee in 1950. They were married 37 years, and had five children, Richard, Kathlyn, Jeffrey, Kimberly and Niki. He raised cattle and farmed near Quimby most of his life, always appreciating the sound of a John Deere tractor, which he imitated to entertain his grandchildren.
Richard loved square dancing and ballroom dancing in the Siouxland area, and during the winters in South Texas, until he danced his legs off. He took pride in singing and playing the piano, trumpet, guitar and harmonica.
Richard lived his last seven and a half years in Akron, Iowa, where he buzzed around town to visit with people at the post office, library, grocery store and other businesses. He enjoyed lunch at the Akron Senior Center, and always had a joke or story to tell or a song to sing, bringing smiles to the faces of those around him.
His positivity and determination were contagious and he was happy to be able to maintain his independence through his last days.
He is survived by his brother, Boyd of Wilmington, NC, his children Richard (Jerrilyn) Knapp of Cherokee, IA, Kathlyn (Don) Morton of Oklahoma City, OK, Jeffrey (Tamara) Knapp of Bethany, OK, Kimberly (Mike) Hart of Spring Hill, KS, and Niki Knapp (Derek Briggs) of Akron, IA, as well as grandchildren Jennifer Haler, Deanna (Jason) Robinson, Chad Morton, Annalisa and Wyatt Knapp, Brayden and Spencer Kane Hart, Skyler, Jader and Dexter Briggs, and great grandchildren Austin, Colyn, Clayton and Alena, and nieces and nephews.
For as long as anyone can remember, Richard said “As long as I read the obituaries and don’t see my name, I know it will be a good day.” He had a lifetime of good days. We hope we got your story right, Dad.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service, but family members will gather for interment at a later date. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Richard was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on April 26, 1926, to Nora (Kane) and Harold Knapp. They moved to Quimby, Iowa, when he was two. He graduated from Quimby High School in 1943 and married Joann McGee in 1950. They were married 37 years, and had five children, Richard, Kathlyn, Jeffrey, Kimberly and Niki. He raised cattle and farmed near Quimby most of his life, always appreciating the sound of a John Deere tractor, which he imitated to entertain his grandchildren.
Richard loved square dancing and ballroom dancing in the Siouxland area, and during the winters in South Texas, until he danced his legs off. He took pride in singing and playing the piano, trumpet, guitar and harmonica.
Richard lived his last seven and a half years in Akron, Iowa, where he buzzed around town to visit with people at the post office, library, grocery store and other businesses. He enjoyed lunch at the Akron Senior Center, and always had a joke or story to tell or a song to sing, bringing smiles to the faces of those around him.
His positivity and determination were contagious and he was happy to be able to maintain his independence through his last days.
He is survived by his brother, Boyd of Wilmington, NC, his children Richard (Jerrilyn) Knapp of Cherokee, IA, Kathlyn (Don) Morton of Oklahoma City, OK, Jeffrey (Tamara) Knapp of Bethany, OK, Kimberly (Mike) Hart of Spring Hill, KS, and Niki Knapp (Derek Briggs) of Akron, IA, as well as grandchildren Jennifer Haler, Deanna (Jason) Robinson, Chad Morton, Annalisa and Wyatt Knapp, Brayden and Spencer Kane Hart, Skyler, Jader and Dexter Briggs, and great grandchildren Austin, Colyn, Clayton and Alena, and nieces and nephews.
For as long as anyone can remember, Richard said “As long as I read the obituaries and don’t see my name, I know it will be a good day.” He had a lifetime of good days. We hope we got your story right, Dad.
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