Harley H. Knop

Knop, Harley H., of Bridgeton, MO, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Velma R. Knop; cherished son of the late Herman and Martha Knop; devoted father of Larry Allen (Nancy) Knop, Karen (Joe) Orlando, and the late Janet Knop; loving grandfather of Lisa (Dan) Sullivan, Brian (Stacy) Knop, James (Denise) Orlando, and Melissa (Benton) Kooman; treasured great-grandfather of Michael, David, Nicole, Ashley, Gavin and Michael; and dear friend of Janet. Harley was also preceded in death by his siblings, Edwin Knop and Bernard Knop. He was also a loving uncle and dear friend to all who knew him.

Harley proudly served our country during World War II in the United States Army. He was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Bridgeton, Missouri. He was also a member of Alton VFW Post 1308. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, dancing, and golfing. He was deeply loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bridgeton, MO.