Jack Knapp

Jack Knapp obituary, Evansville, IN

Jack Knapp

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Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

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Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715

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2

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715

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Mar

2

Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Cemetery

2500 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720

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Jack Knapp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel on Feb. 25, 2026.
Jack Knapp, 77, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home. He was born August 12, 1948 in Evansville to the late Alice (Seavers) and George Knapp.

Jack graduated from North High School and Lockyear Business College. He worked in pharmaceutical sales and retired from Basic Drugs. Jack attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Becky (Unfried) Knapp; daughters, Heather Knapp and Beverly Knapp; granddaughter, Emma; brother, Charlie (Candy) Knapp; sister, Karen (Steve) Groeninger; stepchildren, Bob (Heather) Barnett, Bryan Barnett (Shawna Eden) and Nicole Garza; step-grandchildren, Dylan Barnett, Nykki Barnett, John Riff, Ashlie Hodges, Chasady Hodges and Brandon Hodges; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his stepson, Bradley Barnett.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville with a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Rd., Evansville. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Father Bernie Etienne officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN 47715.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

1

Memorial service

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel

800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

2

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

2

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

2

Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Cemetery

2500 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.