Robert M Kneip's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Arlington, South Dakota

Robert M Kneip

January 6, 1930 - January 30, 2026 (96 years old)

Arlington, South Dakota

Robert M Kneip's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Arlington, South Dakota

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Robert M Kneip

January 6, 1930 - January 30, 2026 (96 years old)

Arlington, South Dakota

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Robert M Kneip Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert M Kneip of Arlington, South Dakota, who passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert M Kneip to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Kneip and Bernice Kneip; his wife Joyce Kneip; his daughter Teresa Longville; and his siblings, James Kneip, William Kneip, Jack Kneip, Richard Kneip, Thomas Kneip, Joan Bennett, Beverly Rogers and Charles Kneip.

He is survived by: his children, Kathy (Randy), Larry Kneip (Cindy) of Brookings, SD, Caroline Hertogs (Scott) of Hastings, MN and Todd Longville of Kennebec, SD.; his grandchildren, Brad Englund (Dawn), Brian Englund, Matt Englund (Allison), Jessica Bunker (Justin), Eric Kneip, Collin Kneip (Maggie), Lance, Lisa Khumalo (Thamsanqa), Alex Hertogs, Becca Wilaby (Cory), Mandy Longville (TJ Frederick), Jenny Engel (Lance) and Jake Longville (Jordi); his great grandchildren, Jayde Englund, Eli Englund, Devyn Englund, Ella Englund, Ace Englund, Thomas Silliman, Luke Silliman, Sutton Kneip, Khloe Kneip, Landry Kneip, Gaba Khumalo, Thando Khumalo, Jackson Steiger, Ruth Steiger, Charlie Steiger, Reese Wilaby, Adam Rockwood, Raiden Rockwood, Emma Engel, Maddie Engel, Sophie Engel, Cooper Engel, Dylan Engel, Jaylie Longville, Sadie Longville and Hadlie Longville; and his sister-in-law Nancy Kneip of Chandler, AZ. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home



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Feb 09

Visitation

Rude's Funeral Home
105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

Mon

Feb 09

Rosary

Rude's Funeral Home
105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

Tue

Feb 10

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John's Catholic Church
301 Main St S, Arlington, SD 57212

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