David Owen Knopp, age 85, of Oil City passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maranatha Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at Clark Family Funeral Chapel.
David was born on October 21, 1934, in Breckenridge, the son of Owen and Bertha Knopp. He married Janet Ann Heigley on September 29, 1956, at the Chippewa Baptist Church. He worked for the Dow Chemical Co. for 23 years. David and Janet owned the Village Grocery in Oil City for 17 years. After his retirement, he worked together with his son Brian every day at Little Town Auto Sales. He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church. David was very proud to serve as a deacon at both Chippewa Baptist and Maranatha Baptist Churches. He loved camping, fishing, watching sports, especially baseball.
David is survived by his children, Gregory Knopp of Oil City, Brian (Deanna) Knopp of Oil City, and Rhonda (Jim Cotter) Knopp of Oil City; grandchildren, Leslie (Sean) Moes, Bridgett Knopp, Elissa Knopp, David (Amie) Knopp, Julie (Corey) Williams, Brittany Knopp, Austin (Caitlyn) Musselman, Myah (Chas) Luckett, and Leah Musselman; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Savanna, Brennan, Carter, Dylan, Isabel, Reagan, Bryan, and Conner; sister, Willa Jean Schritchfield of MO; and several nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Janet, on September 27, 2020; son, Dennis; parents; and brother, Wayne.