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Donna Knapp

1934 - 2022

Funeral services for Donna Knapp, 87, of Clearwater, were Monday, Feb. 7, at United Methodist Church in Neligh. Pastor Bruce Phillips officiated. Burial wasin Clearwater Cemetery.

Snider Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Donna died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Arbor Care Center in Neligh.

Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorialfh.com

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Donna Fae Knapp was born Sept. 13, 1934, at Orchard, to Frederick and Velva (Butterfield) Ickler. Growing up as one of 13 children, Donna was taught the value of hard work, a smile and enjoying family. These characteristics were some that she modeled daily.

Donna was working at Wanek Drug when she met James Knapp. On June 20, 1954, they were united in marriage, in Neligh at the United Methodist Church. They eventually made their home outside of Clearwater, where they farmed and raised their three children. She continued to work at different places through the yearsn such as JC Penney’s in Neligh, school cook, Caseys and helped cater with the L-Bar-B Steakhouse in Clearwater. She enjoyed her flower gardens, ceramics, bowling, dancing, touring local wineries and taking trips to Branson. She especially enjoyed trips with her sisters, as well as family gatherings and holidays.

Donna was a member of the United Methodist Church, Red Hat Society and Samba Card Club.

She is survived by her children, Joel (Deb) Knapp of Shelby, Alan (Sandy) Knapp of Niobrara and Lori Knapp of Clearwater and her special friend, Chuck Thramer; 14 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brothers, Gerald, Russell and Dale; sisters, Dixie, Alice, Raedean, Marcelene, Violet, Ione, Dorothy, Betty and Delores.