Keith Knapp Obituary

I just found out about dr knapp passing , he was the best, in 1977 he saved my life i was 5 yrs old and was hit by a car dragged 3 1/2 blocks by a hit and run, spent a yr in a body cast i was in cook county hospital at the time and while I was there the drs there wanted to amputate my leg, and dr knapp told my mother and grandparents noway I want him transfered to mercy thank God he did , not only did he save my life, but he saved my leg, I will never forget him and same with my mother debbie tidd, and grand parent Marge and lew tidd may u rip doc and ty for all u did for me

Hey Dana, Even though late I am sorry to hear about your dad. I worked with him as a jr. colleague, I believe he had some record delivering babies.
We use to hear that if he has to deliver late in the night, he will take a quick nap commuting between hospitals, before going to his clinic. Please correct me if it is not correct.

To the entire Knapp family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

I am writing on behalf of the Rian family from 31st Lowe.

When I grew up in Bridgeport Dr Knapp's office was on Wallace.
Oh what a Dr!. There is and will be no
one like him. He was there for my family for many many years as I was growing up. Always there. No matter what time of day. He was very good to my mom, Joan who passed away in 1975.
Growing up,I really thought he was the ONLY Dr in Bridgeport because EVERYONE went to him anytime of the day. .

I grew up with the Knapp children. I can still remember the house in Bridgeport. I'm sure all of you have made him so proud.

My prayers are with you.

Colleen Rian

He will always be loved & remembered in our family...From generation to generation he was the Dr. we all used.(They don't make em like that anymore) Until we meet again. Peace & Love
The Odehnal family

I am so sorry to hear about Dr Knapp passing. I didn't know until I drove past his office yesterday.
Like so many in the neighborhood, he delivered me and my other siblings and in turn he was my family doctor when I lived in Bridgeport.
Always packed, but the wait in the office was worth every minute to see a doctor who went out of his way to help everyone.
He will be missed.

Dana, I grew up in Bridgeport and you were the same age as a friend of mine. Your memories in the guest book brought back some good ones like The Governor's Table. I still remember which house was yours. I wish you and your family peace and certainly your dad for how hard he worked.

He delivered me and from what I heard from my mother and from others whom he cared for, he was a lifesaver and a doctor ahead of his time. His compassion was remarkable. He is a legend. Everyone knew him.

with our deepest symphathy , he will be missed

To the family of a great Doctor, he was my family doctor for many years and went on to be the doctor of my grandchildren he also seen that my husband got an extra 10 years of life because of a double bypass he seen him through, the late Cleo Smith. Doctor Knapp will be missed in this world but not in our hearts. Ella Smith, and all 8 children ,Cabot AR

Dr. Knapp Sr. was a great doctor and friend to my entire family he was my family doctor as a child and was the doctor of recored to my own 3 children. I have left Chicago now 15 years but always kept up with all that went on in Chicago and to hear the sad news of the death of father was most heart breaking my prays and thoughts are with you all God Bless you and yours. Dorothy (Smith) Trostel Austin AR

To the Knapp family my prayers and thouhts are with all.Dr. Knapp was one of the finest and most respected men in all of Bridgeport. He was my Dr. for many years and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

TO THE KNAPP FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. YOUR DAD WAS A FINE RESPECTABLE MAN.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.HE WAS OUR FAMILY DOCTOR ALL OUR LIVES, I REMEMBER MY MOM COOKING FOR HIM AND HAVING US BRING IT TO HIM.YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR LIKE HIM AGAIN, ALL OTHER DOCTORS CLOSE THEIR DOORS AT 5PM, NOT KNAPP HE WOULD BE THERE TILL 5 AM.. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE MISSED.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Knapp family. Mr Knapp was a great person always helping others when in the need. He was a great Doctor. He will truely be missed. One of the best laughs I will always remember about DR. Knapp was when I was in high school and I didn't want to take gym so I took one of his perscription pads and excused myself for one year of gym. I got caught! I used the same date for both. My mom took me to his office and he laughed so hard, he said I was the first to ever sign his name and I did a great job. Needless to say I had to take gym and he always reminded me even as an adult what had transpired. I remember painting his house in Hinsdale, what a pretty house.The back office visits when we just had a question for him. He was a great person and he will be missed and the many memories will go on forever. He will be with our son in law Dean Gutierrez they can laugh at us down here. The Baker family (Ohio)

Our deepest condolences to the entire Knapp family. Mr Knapp was a great person always helping others when in the need. He was a great Doctor. He will truely be missed. The Baker Family (Ohio, Bridgeport)

Dear Mrs. Knapp and Family:
It was with great sorrow that I read of the news of your husband and
fathers passing. I believe the Bridgeport community, Mercy Hospital family
and many nurses and physicians share your loss. He was a great man.
While attending St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in 1975-
1977 I lived in the McKinley Park and Bridgeport neighborhoods. I was
living on my own without health insurance or any financial resources for
medical care.
The stress of school often left me with colds, bronchitis etc…
I would stop by Dr.Knapps’ office and sign in, instructed to return in
hours to be evaluated by him. As you well know, he would work late into
the evening to serve the needs of all, rich or poor, insured, uninsured.
I would often return late with a beef sandwich in hand as an offering.
A tired, hungry servant would graciously accept my humble offering and
provide services free of charge.
He left this world a better place. I will never forget his generosity &
goodness.
With sympathy
Joyce McNamara Coughlin, RN, M.Ed
Burr Ridge, Illinois

July 9, 2009

Dear Mrs. Knapp and Family:

It was with great sorrow that I read of the news of your husband and

fathers passing. I believe the Bridgeport community, Mercy Hospital family

and many nurses and physicians share your loss. He was a great man.

While attending St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing in 1975-

1977 I lived in the McKinley Park and Bridgeport neighborhoods. I was

living on my own without health insurance or any financial resources for

medical care.

The stress of school often left me with colds, bronchitis etc…

I would stop by Dr.Knapps’ office and sign in, instructed to return in

hours to be evaluated by him. As you well know, he would work late into

the evening to serve the needs of all, rich or poor, insured, uninsured.

I would often return late with a beef sandwich in hand as an offering.

A tired, hungry servant would graciously accept my humble offering and

provide services free of charge.

He left this world a better place. I will never forget his generosity &

goodness.

With sympathy
Joyce McNamara Coughlin, RN, M.Ed
Burr Ridge, Illinois

my thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Knapps family. He took great care of my Grandmother when she was sick, and for that my mom and I will always be thnakfull.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief..Your Dad was a wonderful and kind man...May your memories bring you comfort....
Donna (McCarthy) Gill

Condolences and prayers to all the family and friends of Dr. Knapp. He brought care and healing to many with his tireless efforts. May he rest in peace.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. DR. KNAPP WAS LOVED BY ALL AND LIVED A FULL LIFE AND WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS.


LOVE THE SMITHS AND KLEBBA FAMILIES.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. Dr. Knapp was remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

The Knapp Family

Your Father /grandfather was a great man and will be missed by many. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Knapp Family,

Dr. Keith is my long lost Uncle, his brother Tom's daughter Lori. I never got to know my Uncle and Cousins very well. But I am sending my heartfelt wishes for him to rest in peace and be reunited with his brother, and others. I know my dad always talked good about him and loved him dearly, and I regret that we did not get to know each other better. However, I do remember his visits and remember how funny he was, and what a pair of comedians he and my dad were on those few occasions. I am certain he will be missed from all the other comments I see, but I also know he is now resting in a better place.

God Bless his soul, and God Bless his family.

Love the other Knapps, (OH & GA)
Birdie, Lori, Teri, and Brian (Jen & Brianna)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Katlin,
Your grandfather is with the Angels now. You have the condelences of the Debra Vines and family and the entire family of THE ANSWER INC. (Autism Awareness & Support Agency).

Dr Knapp Sr was the epitome of a country dr. right there in Bridgeport. I remember him first from 1959. He was always caring and like others have said you knew you could trust him. I can't recount the numerous times he was there for our large family as we grew to adults. Many took their children to Dr Knapp.
We remember the offices across from the bakery, feeling almost as if you could call or go there any time of day or night. He seemed to always be there.
God Blessed us with his presence. I know he is now present with the Lord. We keep your family in Prayer

Dear Knapp Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Knapp delivered me when I was born and was our doctor for many years. He was friendly and caring, and always used his humor so that you would leave his office with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa (Brdar) Gergits

Knapp Family:
Please accept my condolences and know you are in my thoughts.

Beverly Frias
a patient of Dr. Knapp Sr. for 39 years.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may your memories give you strength.
The Varallo Family

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Knapp family!!! As my godfather, you will truly be missed and will always be in my heart forever!! You took care of me and my family for years, made us laugh with your jokes and you were more than just our doctor, you were our friend!! We will never forget you......

To the Knapp family,

Please know of my deepest sympathy and prayerful support as you mourn the passing our your dear dad and grandfather. I am on retreat at St. Meinrad's in southern Indiana through Tuesday, so I will miss the wake and funeral. But please know that I will remember your dad at Eucharist in the days and weeks ahead. May our faith in the communion of saints be a source of strength and hope for you as you hand your dad and grandpa back to the Lord who loves him so much.

God bless,
Fr. Brian Paulson, S.J., for the Saint Ignatius College Prep community

Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dr Knapp Sr.
Your years of service and support will not be forgotten. You were more than just our Doctor,You were our friend.
Your compassion,knowledge,and determination for patients care will continue on through your son.You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Mahon/Mora Family

TO THE KNAPP FAMILY........OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.....YOUR DAD WAS A FINE RESPECTABLE MAN .HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM..............HE WAS MY SON MICHAELS GOD FATHER WE ALL LOVED HIM WE WILL REMEMBER HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.............THE DEMARCO FAMILY

It's probably about 45 years since I saw Dr. Knapp. I was Keith Jr.'s 4th grade teacher at St. Joe's Military Academy. We didn't get to see the parents often. I'm sorry to say that I can't picture him, but I can vividly see Keith Jr. with his red hair.
My prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of our Lord.

Ann Masiulewicz, Cicero,Il

Our condolences to the entire Knapp family. Dr. Knapp was a very dedicated doctor. The many long hours he spent with everyone.
He helped many generations of families. Our mother Pat Monzo was a patient and a friend of Dr. Knapp and her good friend Heddy Doughtery.I know there are many who are greeting this good man at the gates of heaven.
Sandy and Debbie
(Pat Monzo's daughters)

please accept our condolences and know you our in our thoughts. You were the greatest doctor ever you went beyond the call of duty with my dad. you will be greatly missed. god bless you

Edna Smith

THE KNAPP FAMILY:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. The thoughts of many are with you at this time. We will cherish our memories of Dr. Knapp forever as we celebrate a life well lived. We will truly miss his personable expertise
that helped us through many rough times.
The Rumppe Family
30th Lowe

My prayers and condolences to Dr. Knapp's family. I remember when Dr. Knapp opened his office on Wallace in the 1950's. I was the associate at St. Anthony's parish down the street and had many contacts with him as he began his practice - serving the community so well. May he rejoice with the Lord.

Dr. Knapp Sr. (our family Dr) for years, took care of all of us kids when we were small and growing up. If we didn't go to his office on the corner of 30th & Wallace he made house calls (back then). He delivered 2 of our siblings (Steve & Ginger). He made seeing a Dr. delightful experience so we were not afraid. He'd make funny jokes to make our visit easier. I use to think he was part of Dr. Ben Casey and Dr. Marcus Welby (old TV shows). He and his family also were our neighbors and friends down the block.
He will be missed. God Bless to him and his family.
Love, the Windy Family (Stan Sr., the late Maxine, the late Stash, Neva, Mary, Steve & Ginger)

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
John Klebba

Memories of daddy:
-working til 4 am at the old office on Wallace
-going on house calls with him
-going to the race track with him and my brothers
-him sending over someone to be Santa every Xmas Eve but I could just never stay up late enough to see him
-playing ding dong ditch at fancy hotel in Italy with Liz- dad got so mad
because it was his doorbell we kept ringing
-dad giving me shots growing up for physicals and telling me "If you move this will break off and hurt"
-dad giving me a lift to Ignatius in winter time every Friday morning before he went in to do surgery
-dad having a laugh trying to get his dog Penny to bite&attack everyone
-going to the SIzzler on Sundays along with the movies
-dad's "blue room" in the Hinsdale house- we weren't allowed in there and he could tell if me, Mikey or Brian had been because he'd see footprints on the carpet
Dad, we miss you but know you are certainly relaxing and having a good old time with all your friends and family in Heaven.
love, Dana
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My memories of daddy:
-"This uh"
-"Now don't get me wrong sir..."
-That smokey office on Wallace
-Going to The Governor's Table or Hickory Pit on Sundays
-Taking me&all the young kids from the office to Kiddie Kingdom
-Teaching me how to drive when I was only 12
-Hedy always giving hell about stuff
-Going down every aisle in the Jewek when we didn't need anything more than pop and chips for our Sunday visits
-Being able to touch his tongue to his nose to itch ot or whatever he was doing-how did he do that?
Dad. love you and miss you
FInd peace in Heaven, love Dana