Photo courtesy of Highlands Funeral Home
Louisville, Kentucky
KNOPF, Ruth D., 94, a resident of Sacred Heart Village, passed away Saturday, August 20 2011, at Baptist Hospital East.
Born in Louisville, she was the former Ruth Rickert and was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Wildwood Country Club and longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford A. Knopf, Sr. and her 5 siblings.
Ruth is survived by her sons, Clifford A. "Kip" Knopf, Jr. (Cheryl), Paul A. Knopf, Sr. (Paula), Judge Thomas J. Knopf (Stefanie), and Christopher J. Knopf (Karen); 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A private Mass will be held for her with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 3-8 p.m. at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of
Tom, Stef, Kip and Family,
"I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn't be at the visitation but I was at the NIH in DC with my wife getting her chemo. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
Eddie Gunter
August 28, 2011 | Louisville, KY
Julie, Bryan, Chris and Karen:
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the great memories you have, help you through this sad time.
Love,
Linda and Mike Hall
Linda Hall
August 23, 2011 | Louisville,, KY
Tom and Stef--sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May the many memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. A "Mother" is a very special person who holds the hearts of her children--Love to all. Sandy & Jeanne Morris
Sanford Morris
August 23, 2011 | Louisville, KY
Paula,i don't know if you remember me,i was boarding at Iron gate stables back in the eighties,i had Toledo that i bought from Bobby? anyway,i wanted to tell you how sorry i am to hear of your Mothers passing, it always hurts to lose someone but its much harder when its a parent.You were always such a nice person, my thoughts and prayers are with you,you will see her again, hold on to that thought,she had to be a very sweet lady to raise a Daughter like you, please accept my sincere sympathy...
Edie Nichols
August 23, 2011 | KY
She was a fun person and so tolerant of "us neighborhood kids"hanging out at the house.Very special memories!My condolences to all of you.
Debra (Schoo) Hibberd
August 23, 2011 | Louisville, KY
Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom raised a great judge.
Jon Borie
August 23, 2011 | Louisville, KY
You have my deepest and sincerest condolences. I knew Judge Knopf from working as a clerk in Jefferson District Court.
Randy Farb
August 23, 2011 | Flint, MI
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jimmy Fink
August 22, 2011 | Louisville, KY
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a special lady. She was always so good to me and Tom. I loved taking care of her house for her.
God Bless
Mary Jean
Mary Jean Whitehouse
August 22, 2011 | Louisville, KY