John L. Knapp, 65, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.
Butch was born in Harlan, Indiana on October 30, 1946, a son of the late Mary (Sunday) and Ross Knapp.
He was a member of Countryside Church of Christ.
Butch will be sadly missed by his children, Matt of Detroit & Kristina Berry of Auburn, Indiana; companion, Judy Schaffer of Defiance; sisters, Donna (Max) Timbrook of Fort McCoy, Florida, Lou (Jack) Payne of Fort Wayne & Judy Gray of Winston-Salem, NC; brothers Larry (Melanie) of Adrian, Georgia & Steve (Sue) of Antwerp and four grandchildren.
Butch was also preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Hissong & Bill.
Viewing Wednesday, 5 to 8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street, Antwerp, Ohio.
His funeral service is at Countryside Church of Christ , 14314 Hurshtwon Road, Grabill, Indiana at 11 am on Thursday, September 27th, with viewing one hour prior.
Butch will be laid to rest at Scipio Cemetery.
Memorials are to the church.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com