Edward Lee Knupp Jr.
Ed was born on April 16, 1939, in Joliet, Illinois, to Edward Lee and Edna Pearl (Earls) Knupp. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to Arkdale. He graduated from Adams–Friendship High School in 1957. On January 7, 1961, Ed married Patricia Mann in Arkdale. He worked at the Consolidated Paper Company (Biron plant) for 34 years before retiring. Alongside his career, he also managed and worked the family farm.
Ed enjoyed NASCAR racing and especially loved racing his own #81 car at local tracks. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, with many cherished memories made on trips to Canada with friends and family. A lifelong Green Bay Packers fan, Ed also spent much of his retirement tinkering with and fixing up his tractors—a pastime he truly loved.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edna Knupp; sister, Ruth Schroeder, and her husband, Beldon; and sister, Mildred Wright, and her husband, Bob.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Mann) Knupp; sons, Terrence (Diana) Knupp and Michael (Dawn) Knupp; five grandchildren: Krista (Ryan) Krizan, Matthew (Aron Bogseth) Knupp, Samantha (Chip) Mikota, Sean (Brittany) Knupp, and Sarah (Andrew) Fox; and seven great-grandchildren: Keely, Evan, Leah, Edward, Madaline, Macy, and Clara.
No services are planned at this time.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Always enjoyed talking with Ed when we were renting the farm. I was also there when he raced at Friendship, always a good sport and competitor. RIP Ed
Our sympathies to all the family.
So sorry to hear this Pat, deepest sympathy to all the family.
Terry and family,
So sorry for your loss, sending my prayers
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
My thoughts are with you all.
Pat and families,
Words are inadequate to sum up your loss. Many memories and “encounters” with Ed will never be forgotten.
Our love to all of the Knupp family💕
Sending sympathy to all of the family. May he rest in peace.
Condolences Pat,Terry, Mike, and family. My heart just breaks for you. May God wrap you in peace and comfort at this time. This Christmas will definitely be a sad one without him, but I can imagine it’s a glorious one he is experiencing now. His memory will forever be a fond one for all who knew him. I will always remember the year he told everyone on Christmas eve he was sitting up with his gun to wait for Santa. The year he sent me a package of old Christmas ornaments from the Knupp tree. (So family Christmas eve pasts can forever be remembered each year fondly) Uncle Eddie definitely was special.
So sorry for your family’s loss…
So sorry for your loss, keep good memories in your hearts.
Aunt Pat, Terry, Mike, and family, so very sorry! Uncle Eddie was the best!! Always taking us on haystack rides, and out sightseeing for deer in the evenings. Love coming up there in the winter and going snowmobiling. Just loved Uncle Eddie’s sense of humor and laugh. He is gonna be missed so much.
I will miss him so much. He was a great uncle of mine. So sorry my aunt Pat has lost him. I hope I will be home from away in the semi truck so I can go to his funeral.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing
May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. All of his family is in my thoughts and prayers
This Carrie at 2Brothers Restaurant sure am gonna miss my spunky customer 😢 he always brought joy when ever you 2 visited us…God bless you hewill be missed…
Pat, Terry and Mike – So very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking to Ed. He will be missed by many. Hugs to you all
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. My sympathy to you all
So very sorry for your family’s loss