G. Fred Knapp

G. Fred Knapp, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

Fred was born on December 20, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to George M. and Helen Knapp.

He is preceded in death by wife, Patricia Knapp.

Fred is survived by children, Todd (Sheri) Knapp, Jeffrey (Sonia) Knapp, Shelly (Leonard) Church; grandchildren, Alicia (Ethan) Carr, Gabrielle (Kevin) Shears, Amanda (Matthew) Lange, Patricia (Jason) Mayonschi, Ejon (Tara) Knapp, Jonathan Church, Lauryn Knapp; great-grandchildren, Christian, Isabella, Liam, Austin, Giovanna, Rivers, Lucille, Ashton, Olive; brother, Robert (Linda) Knapp; sister, Sheri (Rick) Shepard; brother-in-law, Mike Painter and a host of family and friends.

"Rock's" zest for rudimentary prayers on the fly, conjuring up his nicknames, questionable stories of days past, toasting his loved ones, Jeopardy game show mastery, connoisseur of all things war-related, and a self-proclaimed singer/songwriter of many unreleased recordings had endeared him to generations past and present.

In his final years he deeply missed his late wife 'Patty-Cakes', adored his immediate & extended family, and loved watching his football Buckeyes on Saturdays. In between 'skipping lunch' and 'not napping' he would watch countless hours of reruns from the two most recent national championships OSU had won, at full blast while adding his very own vibrant commentary.

And every one of those things will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him! Rest easy now, Freddy-Bear…XOXO

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Columbus Northeast Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231 with a funeral service immediately following at 6:00 pm.

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