James Robert Knaup Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Robert Knaup (Cahokia, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 82, on March 10, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Robert Knaup or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Jeanette Knaup; his parents, William Knaup and Greta Knaup; his sister Barbara Daroci; his mother-in-law Johanna Pita; and his grandson Michael J. Knaup.

He is survived by: his brothers, William Knaup (late Phyllis) and Louis "Butch" Miller (Rose); his sister-in-law Lillian Ewing; his children, Elizabeth Knaup of Pottstown, PA, Michael Knaup (Robin) of Lyman, ME, Joseph Knaup (Patricia) of Columbia, IL, Theresa Sabaduquia (Tomas) of Clinton, IL and Ann Van Horn (late John) of Belleville, IL; his grandchildren, Kelle Potter (Ed), Christopher Knaup (Molly), Jack Hunt (Becky), Brandon Cadell (Monica), Anthony Knaup (Jamie), Zachary Knaup (Suzy), Kelly Dugan (Brian), Jacob Knaup (Shelby), Christina Hite (Dustin), Lisa Groves (Matt) and Angela Sabaduquia; his great grandchildren, Max, Caleb, Ashleigh Potter, Felicity, Adelaide Knaup, Destiney Wade, Michael Knaup II, Dylan, Bella, Johnny Knaup, Malayna, Brooklynn Knaup, Lucy, Charlie, Claire Dugan, Rachel Knaup, Kristin, Kaylynn Hite, Addi, Jenna and Calvin Groves; his great great grandchildren, Bentley, Ali and Everleigh; and also Heather Goddard.