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James Knopick Obituary
James Leo "Jim" Knopick, 80, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Jim was born on Sept. 5, 1942, in Winona, Minnesota, to Leo and Angeline Knopick. Jim married Kathleen "Kassie" Mulheran at Christ the King Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Aug. 19, 1967.
After honorably serving his country in the United States Navy, Jim used the GI Bill to earn his degree from Winona State in 1969. He then began his career in the food industry where he developed many new products. His career's journey took him and his family from Minnesota to Pennsylvania to Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, and being a Boy Scout leader, as well as traveling the world with his dear Kassie. They are members at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He loved to spend time with his friends and family, especially with his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kassie Knopick of Elkhart, Indiana, their children Alexander "Alex" (Patricia "Patty") Knopick of Edina, Minnesota, Kathleen "Kate" (Ryan) Coates of Elkhart, Indiana, Andrew (Kate) Knopick of Edina, Minnesota, Megan Knopick of Minnetonka, Minnesota, and James Joseph Knopick of Elkhart, Indiana; grandchildren Will, Katie, Molly and Bridget Knopick, Emma, Sam, Celia, Jack and Leo Coates, and Mary, Louie, and Johnny Knopick; his sister, Julie (Tom) Wildenborg of Madison, Wisconsin, and his brothers, twins Robert "Bob" Knopick of Miller Beach, Indiana, William "Bill" (Dale) Knopick of Dallas, Texas, Paul Knopick of Madison, Wisconsin, and Perry (Marte) Knopick of Fountain City, Wisconsin. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Angeline Knopick, and his son Benjamin James Knopick.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1331 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46514, where visitation will be one hour before Mass at the church. Father Logan Parrish will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.
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Janet Arnold
August 13, 2023
Dear Kassie and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet Arnold
Elaine and Rich Tyhach
August 9, 2023
Kassie and family,
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing! May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Elaine and Rich Tyhach
Caroline Coy
August 9, 2023
My condolences to you and your family. God Bless
Cindy Montagano
August 9, 2023
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending peace and strength. God Bless.
Kathleen Acton
August 8, 2023
Please know that all of you and your husband/father will be in my prayers. God bless you!
Tom Foldy
August 7, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry and Paula Wood
August 7, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Know that our prayers are with you all!
Deanna Raih
August 7, 2023
God Bless you, Kassie and family - we hope you find healing in the many happy family memories with Jim. Love, Deanna Raih, Tom & Miranda Ewing
Deb Duchac
August 5, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this, prayers for Kassie and your family! Rest in peace Jim!
God bless!
Desmond and Betsy Flanigan
August 5, 2023
We treasure our memories with Jim and Kassie. Jim was a warm, intelligent, and dynamic person. We will miss him.
Janene Clerc
August 4, 2023
So sad to hear of Jim's passing. I'll miss our bridge table chats when we were supposed to be quiet. He was a very interesting man. Our sympathy to you, Kassie, and the family. Janene and Terry
Jack &Steph Wenzel
August 4, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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