Wayne George Knapp Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne George Knapp of Belleville, Illinois, who passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Knapp and Anna Knapp (Schrader); his children, Bruce E. Knapp and Jane E. Basta; and his siblings, William "Bill" Knapp, Norman Knapp (Norma), Mary Ann Weik (Charles) and Lucille Weik (Calvin).
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy E Knapp (Poniske) of Belleville, IL; his children, Wayne John Knapp (Chris) of Smithton, IL, Greg Knapp (Monica) of Owensboro, KY, Jeffrey Knapp (Melinda) of Hillsboro, MO and Diane Eichorn of Pacific, MO; his grandchildren, Stephanie Jenkins, Jennifer Shaw, Jarred Eichron, Neal Knapp, Katie Norsigian, Joni Knapp, Anthony Knapp, Angela Knapp, Doug Knapp, Steven Knapp, Emileigh Basta Chod, EJ Basta, Sam Basta, Melissa Vesser, Dennis Knapp and Sarah Klahs; his children-in-law, Jayne Knapp of Millstadt, IL and Ed Basta of Ballwin, MO; and his sister-in-law Irma Knapp of Cleveland, OH. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 https://www.cancer.org, Hospice of Southern Illinois https://hospice.org. Memorial ContributionsAmerican Cancer SocietyP.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741Visit website Honor FlightHonor FlightVisit website Hospice of Southern IllinoisHospice of Southern IllinoisVisit website Obituary information for Wayne George Knapp DeSoto Home Office Phone: 636-586-2288 900 North Main St, DeSoto, MOFestus Home Office, Phone: 636-937-4444 515 Collins Avenue, Festus, MOPeaceful Ridge Cemetery.
