Donald Otto Knapp Obituary
The memory of Donald Otto Knapp of Auburndale, Florida, who passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara Knapp (Coutcher) and Vernon Kenneth Knapp; his former wife Leoma Mae Knapp (Chevalier); his wife Mary Lou Knapp; his brother Merlyn Knapp; and his sisters-in-law, Beverly Knapp and Alberta "Babe" Brandeberry.
He is survived by: his children, Peggy Wnek (Mike) of Auburndale, Lori Johnson (Bill) of Auburndale, Julie Jennings (Guy) of Auburndale, Randy Knapp of Lakeland and Marty Knapp (Kim) of Auburndale; his siblings-in-law, James "Jim" Brandeberry, Charlotte Hyatt (Ken), John Chevalier (Bonnie) and Thomas "Tom" Chevalier (Beth); his grandchildren, Sean Levy (Kristin), Jason Levy (Nadia), Rachel Levy (Kyle Leavitt), Heather Eadler (Matt), Kristi Durden (Mike), Corey Johnson (D'Layna), Justin Johnson (Chelsey), Alyssa Hammond (Josh), Kristyn Maldonado (Kristian), Tyler Knapp, Alexa Russo (Brian), Brock Jennings (Sydney) and Haley Bailey (Dillon); his friend Kim Cheeseman; and also, Samatha "Sam" Harrison and Sabrina Donley. He is also survived by 28 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Memory of Mr. Knapp to the First United Methodist Church building/repair fund, 316 Ariana Boulevard, Auburndale, FL 33823 and or Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823. Honor Donald Knapp's memory by donating to a cause they cared about.
