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Susan Knapke Obituary
Susan Jane Knapke
1942-2023
Susan "Susie / Nina" Knapke passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 28, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born to Ralph and Luella (Sunderhaus) Briner on January 29, 1942, in Coldwater, Ohio.
Susan was an exceptionally caring and kind person who was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. She was a devoted golfer, tennis player and undefeated softball coach. Her genuine caring nature touched all that came into her life. Susan was a true sports enthusiast with a deep love for her teams, proudly supporting the Dayton Flyers, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Chicago Cubs.
Susan lived by her convictions, and her faith guided how she lived her life. She treated everyone with genuine compassion, care, and respect.
Susan met and wed her husband Dave of 58 years in 1964. Together they had five children; Steve (Lisa), Julie (Claus), Cindy, Doug, Kim (Brian) that have loved them throughout life's journey. Originally raising their family in Sidney, Ohio before moving to Chicago in 1983, Susan and Dave settled in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Susan had a large family with fourteen grandchildren; Ross, Jake, Madison, Tyler (Steve), Jack, Sam (Julie), Ryan, Taylor, Brynn, Lexie (Cindy), Kaehle, McKenna, Charlie, Nate (Kim) and four great grandchildren; Callahan, Emmy, Penelope, and Andrew, and her living brother Bob (Lila) whom she loved and adored.
Preceding her in death, were her brothers, Dan (Mary Ann); Jack (Jan) and her parents Ralph and Luella Briner.
Visitors will be welcomed at:
Memorial Mass
Saturday, August 5th
Holy Angels Church
119 E. Water St. Sidney, OH 45365
10:30am
&
Celebration of Life at Hotel Versailles
Sunday, August 6th
1819 Room @ Hotel Versailles
22 N Center St, Versailles, OH 45380
Open House 12:00pm-3:00pm
In lieu of flowers. the family suggests a gift to University of Dayton Scholarship Fund. Daniel J Curran Place, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio
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Monica Bohrer
August 6, 2023
To Dave and family, what I remember most about Susan and so significant to me was how much she loved you and her entire family. I will never forget how kind and caring she was to our family. May the beautiful memories and love sustain you through this transition. We are so sorry. Rick, Monica, Richie & Kristyn
Tony Thaman
August 4, 2023
My condolences on your loss.
Zelda
August 3, 2023
Dave, my sincere condolences to you and the family. I have fond memories of Susan. A sweet person.
Penelope F McDermott
August 2, 2023
We are so sad about the passing of your dear Nina. She loved and took pride in her big family. We are glad for the happy times we spent with her. With love and sympathy to all of the Knapke family, Penny and Paul McDermott
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