David E. Knapp
May 4, 1948 ~ October 1, 2011
David E. Knapp, 63, of Walker, died at home on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Steve Knapp. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Gea; son, Darin (Nicky) Knapp of Chaska, Minnesota; daughter, Cait Klenk of Walker; grandchildren, Jordan and Hunter; siblings, Patricia Hoffman of Marion, Don (Jane) Knapp of Cedar Rapids, Terry (Judy) Knapp of Harlan, Iowa, and Karen (Darrell) Kintzle of Hiawatha. Dave was born May 4, 1948, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Howard and Norma (Smith) Knapp. He married Gea Gerst on March 13, 2004, in Marion. He was a fixture in the eastern Iowa car industry for most of his life, working in and around many area car dealerships. Dave's real passion was for horses and the relationships built with fellow horsemen. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial fund has been established.
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Gea, Cait and the entire Knapp family,
My heart is heavy for the pain and sadness you are each enduring. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always.
~ Kelly Richter
TFS/Marion, IA
To the Knapp Family,
In the seeds of this life, we find hope for a better life to come. May it comfort you to know that your loved one is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. With deepest sympathy.
The Halls (Bruce, Gwen & Gregory)
So saddened by your loss! May your memories sustain you!
Gea, Karen and family,
I am sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
I worked with Dave and Karen at Zimmermans, and know you have lost a good man. Yet we must not forget all the wonderful years God allowed him to share with us. Treasure the wonderful memories.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
― Thomas Campbell
My dear Gea and Caiti, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I feel for you in every way. If there is anything I can do, just ask. Will be praying for your comfort. Love, Cindy, Grandma
To Gea, Cait and to all the family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Sincerely, Nick & Amy Caves
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I will miss Dave. I feel fortunate that our paths crossed many times during our adult life. We shared laughs and memories. May you always know that he will be with you eternally in spirit. I love you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you for the sudden loss of David…
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With heartfelt condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
-The J. Monk family
Dear Gea and Caiti,
Our hearts go out to you for the lose of Dave. He was a very special man and a dear friend. He will live in the hearts and memories of many people forever. Please dont hesitate to call if you need or want anything,
Love ,
David & Diana
Gea and family,
I was very sad to hear about Dave’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Darin, Nicky, Jordan, Hunter
So sorry to here of your loss,your in are thoughts and prayers.
Drew and Tara
Gea,
Sorry to hear about
David. My thoughts are with your family.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Dave and I went to school together and were neighbors. I have some great memories of many of us hanging out together many years ago. May he rest in peace.
We give our deepest sympathy to the Knapp family. My family met Dave only once but we all remember the short time we spend together as very memorable. My girls still talk about Dave’s horses.
We are very sorry for your great loss,Dave was a great person and very much loved by all of us at oscar’s. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his whole family and may his memory be eternal. God bless you all. George and Marie Chalhoub.
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My heartfelt sympathies to the Knapp’s family. Our thoughts and concern are with the family. May the word in Isaiah 25:8 bring you comfort and hope.