William Vestrus Knapp Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Vestrus Knapp of Bloomington, Indiana, who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Vestrus Knapp to pay them a last tribute.
Though William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ralph and Mildred Pauline Knapp (Day); and his wife Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Knapp (Hyde). He is survived by: his children, Timothy W. Knapp (David Chambers) of Chattanooga, Thomas H. Knapp (Debbie) of Bloomington and Tricia Schroeder (Lance) of Saline; his grandson Jake Schroeder; and his sister Maivereen Bowlen.
Donations in Bill's can be made to the Monroe County History Center at 202 E 6th St., Bloomington, Indiana, 47408, or to the Alzheimer's Association at 50 E 91st St Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association can also be made online at https://donorservices.alz.org.
