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1934
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2024
Ronald Knapp Obituary
January 27, 1934 - October 21, 2024
Ron Knapp was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Knapp and Ellen Packman Knapp, his brother Harvey Knapp Jr, and his sister Dorothy Doerfler. He is survived by Anne Knapp, his wife of 71 years, his brother Dale Knapp, his children John Knapp (Jacki), Kyle Knapp (Gail), Ronda Strimple (Hank), Forrest Knapp, Corellen Allendorfer (Phil), brother-in-law Alvin (Duffy) Doerfler, sister-in-law Lillian Knapp, nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney St, Omaha, NE.
Memorials donations to the First Unitarian Church Building Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Rev'd Jay Atkinson
December 3, 2024
Ron was my nearest colleague during the years (1979-85) when I was settled as a newly minted minister to the First Unitarian Church of Sioux City. I fondly recall monthly meetings with him and other nearby colleagues (Charles Stephen in Lincoln, along with 2nd church's ministers, Betty Pingel and Jane Mauldin). I particularly remember and celebrate Ron's devotion to the poetry of Walt Whitman as a guide for life. He was a fine colleague!
Diane Miller
November 26, 2024
I speak for myself and on behalf of retired colleagues in Unitarian Universalist ministry -- Ron will be missed. He was an effective minister while also keeping his family life a priority. Condolences to Anne and the entire family.
Sandi and Bill Bruns
November 9, 2024
We have many memories of challenges, discussions, adventures and fabulous sermons during the time we were privileged to know Ron. We wont be at the memorial service in person, but online from Colorado, and with you all in spirit. Love to all who loved Ron. He won't be forgotten. Sandi and Bill Bruns
Bob McCracken
November 5, 2024
Ron introduced me to transcendentalist literature and it stayed with me. He was a great speaker and my favorite preacher.
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