Charles D. Knapper

Charles D. Knapper obituary, Avon, OH

Charles D. Knapper

Charles Knapper Obituary

Visit the Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Parma (South) website to view the full obituary.
Charles D. Knapper, age 81 of Parma Heights, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jo; loving father of Angela Davidson (Rex); step-father of Christine Markulik (David) and Scott Lupan; devoted grandfather of Casey, Brandon, Samantha, and Devin Davidson and Zachary Kraley; dear brother of Nancy Craig; uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Knapper (nee Dorthy) and his siblings, Shirley Schaefer (Art, deceased) and Robert Knapper.
Charlie was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He continued his service as a police officer for the city of Broadview Heights for 25 years. Charlie enjoyed restoring tractors and antique motors. He especially had a deep love for both model and full-sized trains.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to NEO Church, 7593 Elmhurst Dr., Seven Hills, OH 44131 or neochurch.org.
Committal service with Army Military Honors at 12:45pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH. Please meet at 10:45am at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129, to process to the cemetery.
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