Memorial services for Gary L. Knapp of Crawford will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.
Gary passed away on June 4, 2013 at his home in Crawford. He was 76. Gary was born on December 12, 1936 in Alliance, Nebraska to Fredrick and Augusta Knapp. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1954 and spent two years in the Army Reserves. In 1962, he married Peggy Rohrbouck. To this union, one daughter, Sharon Wagnall was born.
Gary moved to Crawford in 1967. He married Kay Jacob on April 16, 1977. They farmed and ranched until 1993.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Lucille Hashman; Brothers, Kermit, Carl, and Don Knapp; and a granddaughter Erica Carter.
Gary’s survivors include his wife, Kay of Crawford; daughters, Sharon (Jeff) Wignall of Alliance, Denise (Joe) Johnson of Casper, Wyoming; Son, Jeff Jacob of Crawford; brother, Dallas (Louise) Knapp of Alliance; sister-in-law, Helan Knapp; grandchildren Dennis Jacob, Kyle Carter, Chelsee Saxton, Jenna Jacob, Hanna Jacob, and Joseph Johnson; one great granddaughter, Alysha Gunn and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Home, Health, and Hospice or the Ponderosa Villa Auxiliary. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.