James R. “Jim” Knapp, age 76, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Salem, Illinois to Howard and Mary Ellen Minton Knapp. Jim proudly served in the United States Marines. He was a member of the Legion George Hart Post 167 and Elks BPOE. Jim married Judy Widmer Knapp of Harrisburg, Illinois and she survives.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Knapp of Harrisburg, Illinois. Daughter, Lori Anne Knapp of Hampton, Virginia. Brother, Ed Knapp of Salem, Illinois. Sisters, Susan Oldacre of Huntsville, Alabama and Pam Williams of Plano, Texas. Granddaughter, Jordan Wenner of Gloucester, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Howard and Mary Ellen Knapp.
Arrangements in care of the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg, Illinois.
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