Ernest-Knapp-Obituary

Ernest Knapp

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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KNAPP, ERNEST J. "ERNIE" Three Rivers

Ernest J. "Ernie" Knapp, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away early Friday, September 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Three Rivers, MI. on May 18, 1943 the son of Ernest...

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Whenever I find a dime, I smile and say, "Hey Ernie" or "Hey Jackson". Next month new Star Wars is out with members from the original cast, from the previews, it looks like it is the real deal. Also, next season, 2016, Alabama's first game is against USC. Oh, the smack talk, fun, we could've had with this. I miss you Ernie. My mom, really misses you. She is good at hiding it. I kick myself for not getting up there more to visit you, but our phone conversations were always a highlight...

Ernie will never be forgotten on our floor. He was 1 of a kind and always smiling! We love you, Ernie!!

Putting Ernie's obituary into rhyme "scratches the surface" of: things we have discovered over time--about "Mrs. Ernie's" long-term love. Referencing remarks from the eulogy adds still more--in helping us to "comprehend his core." Ernie was another of our US Army vets. Ernie was a protector of his pets.
He held two college degrees. He was a life-long Three Riveree. He was a prideful planter of trees. He was witty and he was wise. He sometimes saw the
world through a "grown-up...

I have so many wonderful memories of Ernie! He was always fun to be around whether it was at the tennis courts or wherever he may be, Ernie lived life to the fullest. He will certainly be missed.
Dave Wing

I will miss Ernie. He was such a sweet guy. Glad I got the chance to meet such a good person. He will be missed.