John Knapp, 67, of Madison, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at his residence in Madison under hospice care.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Madison with Rev. Barry Whipkey officiating.
John Gary Knapp was born April 27, 1949, at San Antonio, Texas, to Frank and Mary (Varn) Knapp. He grew up all over the world, as his father was in the Air Force. John graduated from Redlands High School in California in 1967 and entered the Air Force in 1969. He served four years during the Vietnam War.
John married Sharon Farris on June 10, 1984, at Woonsocket.
He was especially involved with his two kids, from coaching softball to being a Scout leader. John was known for his avid bike riding around town and across the great state of South Dakota. He worked for the last 20 years at PPD Industries.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Knapp of Madison; two children, Ben Knapp of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Theresa (Josh) Nolan of Beresford; one sister, Mary Kaiser of Agoura Hills, Calif; a niece and nephew; and a great niece and great nephew.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.