Steven L. Knapke

Steven L. Knapke, age 65 of Yorkshire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born on January 2, 1951 in Celina to the late Elmer & Agnes (Kramer) Knapke. He married Lois Stammen on May 13, 1972 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. She survives in Yorkshire. He is also survived by children: Lisa & Tony DiRenzo, Canfield; Emmy & Jim D'Antonio, Dublin; Rachel Knapke & fiance Jack Durham, Dublin & Douglas & Megan Knapke, Sidney; grandchildren: Anthony & Dominic DiRenzo, Charlotte, Olivia, & Benjamin D’Antonio, Henry Knapke & Collin Durham; brothers & sisters: Rosie Subler, Versailles; Virgil & Kathy Knapke, Jacksonville, FL; Irene & Dave Stonebraker, Versailles; Mike & Phyllis Knapke, Louisville, KY; Kathy Wood, Versailles; Jerry & Sheila Knapke, Troy; Marlene & Steve Schlater, Lebanon; Joe & Sue Ann Knapke, Versailles; Marvin & Sue Knapke, Versailles; Judy & Craig Owen, Dayton; in-laws: Jerry & Linda Stammen, Versailles; Jim & Connie Stammen, Piqua; Jeff & Connie Stammen, North Star; Betty & Kent Davis, North Star; John & Christina Stammen, St. Charles, IL. He was preceded in death by in-laws Larry Subler and Jack Wood and parent in-laws Robert & Loretta Stammen. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood where he was a distributor. He was a graduate of Versailles High School in 1969 and a veteran of the Army National Guard. Steve was a member of the Versailles Eagles & Versailles K of C. He was a devout Catholic, a faithful blood donor and an avid gardener. He was self-employed electrician and most recently employed at Marathon Gas. His wife, children and grandchildren brought him his greatest joys. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood, Ohio with Fr. Eric Wood & Fr. David Zink con-celebrants. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia on Friday, September 16, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Memorials may be made to Center for Neurological Development, Burkettsville, Ohio. In honor of Steve, the family asks to please consider being a blood donor. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.