Toledo, Ohio
KNAPIKTheodore "Ted" Theodore "Ted" Knapik, age 94, passed away April 21, 2014. Ted was employed 43 years at Gerity-Schultz and was a member of the 324th Army Services Forces Band during WW II. He also was a member of the P.A.C. Band and director of the Commanders Orchestra. Surviving is his...
Read MoreTed was my trumpet teacher who was always patient and understanding with me. We will all miss him and the legacy that he left in the Toledo area. I know he is up in heaven playing the "Little Train" Polka! God be with his family during this time of sorrow!
Paul Raczkowski
April 28, 2014 | Toledo, OH
Uncle Ted's zest for life whether playing trumpet, softball with brothers for post 18, even card games at our scott park house is what I remember. He was a family leader & will be missed.
jim muszynski
April 23, 2014 | KY
Mr.Knapik was the real deal. His obituary could have filled a entire page. People come and go in your life but Mr.Knapik has left a lasting impression many of his fellow musicians and his students. He was responsible for creating many fine trumpet players and by sharing his talent he created a legacy not only for himself but for many generations to come. I'm 64 years old and he's still Mr. Knapik to me. He was a man that I respected all of my life. Like my mom always said "respect you have to...
Tim WISNIEWSKI
April 22, 2014 | KENAI, AK
Christine and family,you have our sympathy.I have many memories playing with the commanders 18 years.love Bob,Phyllis.
Bob Steele
April 22, 2014 | Reading,Mi.49274
Christine and family,you have our sympathy.I have many memories playing with the commanders 18 years,love Bob,Phyllis.
Bob Steele
April 22, 2014 | Reading Mi.
cHristine and family,you have our sympathy.I have many memories playing 18 years with the commanders.love bob,phyllis
Bob Steele
April 22, 2014 | Reading Mi.
Dearest Mrs. Knapik, Val and family. So sorry for your loss, in hopes that knowing he is more comfortable will give you comfort. Love, Fran
fran song
April 22, 2014 | Holland, OH
Christina, Valerie & Jenifer My Deepest and Sincere Sympathy'. Ted was more than a Friend to my Parents he was family. Since early childhood I can recall "Uncle Ted"not only for his Wit and Charm but as a Talented Trumpeter who got us all Jumpin' to the Polka Rhythm. I Pray God he's Up there Now in Heaven playing for The Big Guy, Tootin' his Horn along side Gabriel and his buddy Buzzy laying down the Polka Beat for the Ages! God Bless You Ted!
Muchael Jasinski
April 22, 2014 | Toledo, OH
We played many a gig together...a legend on the trumpet! He was one of the last great trumpet players from that era. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING
Dan Welch
April 22, 2014 | Toledo, OH
