Donald John Knapp

Donald John Knapp of Arnold, MO passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edna Ann Friedman and Lawrence Knapp; beloved husband of the late Doris Jean Knapp; beloved companion of Norma Leppert; loving father of Kathleen (James) Kelley, Patricia Shoffner, Jack Knapp and Cindy (Keith) Kostial; loving grandfather of Andrew, Timothy, Kristi, Matthew and the late Alexandria; great grandfather of Eric, Sean and Cooper; brother of Ronald Knapp, David (Kathy) Knapp, Elaine (Tom) O'Boyle, Robert (Jeanne) Knapp and the late Lawrence and Roy Knapp; Dad was blessed to be part of the Ieppert and Menning families over the past 20 years and their love will forever be in his heart; beloved uncle and friend to many.

Donald was a WWII Navy Veteran and a member of the Arnold VFW Post #2593. He was a Golfer and a Fisherman. He loved playing Shuffleboard, Dancing, Swimming and going to Casinos.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Mo 63010 with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment with full Military Honors will be held on Thursday, September 10, 10:00 am, National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Please meet at the Administration Building parking lot. Memorial donations in Donald's Honor may be made to the Arnold VFW Post #2593, 2301 Church Rd., Arnold, MO 63010 or to Folds of Honor, Department 13, Tulsa, OK 74182. Please share your condolences and sign the guest book online at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com.