Leonard A. Knapp, 77, of Tamaroa, passed away at 8:36 A.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Luke's at Des Peres, MO.
Leonard had been a coal miner at Old Ben Coal Company in Sesser, IL. He was of the Protestant faith. Leonard was a member of UMWA. He enjoyed camping, fishing, riding his bike, and mowing his lawn. He loved his dog.
He was born February 27, 1944 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Frank Andrew and Laura Eva (Moore) Knapp.
He married Betty Schwartzkopf on July 18, 1964 at DuBois, IL and she preceded him in death on October 1, 1996. He then married Judith Elder Kellems on May 4, 2000 at Pinckneyville, IL and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2014.
He is survived by a son, a daughter, special and caring grandson - Dustin A. Knapp and special friend Samantha Phillips of Tamaroa, one brother - Kenneth Knapp, Sr. and wife Sandy of Tamaroa, one sister - Dorotha Frost of Tamaroa, great granddaughter - Arianna Knapp, grandchildren - Taylor King, Morgan Cantu, Andrew Knapp, and Sheyenne Knapp, and great grandson - Moises Cantu.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, one daughter - Sherry Knapp and two sisters - Verna Bird and Marjorie Downen.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Joe Crowe officiating.
Friends may call from Noon until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Tamaroa Cemetery at Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.