Richard C. Knapp

1935 - 2025

Richard C. Knapp, longtime resident of Bronson, Fla., passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Richard was born on August 23, 1935, to the late Walter and Sarah Helen (Thomas) Knapp, in Brookville.

He graduated from Brookville Area High School with the Class of 1954.

Richard proudly served with the United States Army in Paris from 1955 to 1957. He was a Cryptographer and ranked Specialist Third Class. He also received a good conduct medal.

He worked for G.C. Murphy and Walmart. He also drove for Brinks Armored Vehicle until age 71.

Richard loved to go to church and was a member of the Williston Church of God.

He enjoyed RV camping, good gospel and county music, theater, traveling and going to the Flea Markets. He also enjoyed mechanics with cars and trucks.

Most importantly he loved to spend time with his daughters, grandchildren and dogs.

Survivors include two daughters, Marcia (Daniel Drake) Strobel and Kelly Knapp; grandchildren, Victorian (Caleb) Simmons, Scott B. Strobel, Emma Haltema and Sarah Halteman; great-grandchildren, Conrey Arthur Simmons and Elbianna Joan Simmons; brother, Dale (Louise) Knapp; nieces and nephews, Michael (Carla) Knapp, Christina (David) Lawson and Barbie Knapp; aunt, Phoebe Gelnette; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in passing by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home, located at 345 Main Street in Brookville.

A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing, beginning at noon.

Interment will take place at Lakelawn Memorial Park, Winslow Township, Jefferson County.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Billy Graham Evangelical Association, www.giving.billygraham.org.

Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.