Lance D. Knoop

Lance D. Knoop, 54 of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 7:03 am on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in his residence. On February 2, 1960, he was born in Warsaw to Burl and Louise (Waite) Knoop. He was united in marriage to Crystal Michelle Roberts in Florida, who preceded him in death on February 2, 2008. Lance served our country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard from 1979 – 1990. He worked as a self-employed journeyman. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Knoop Myers and her companion Barbie Torres, Warsaw; two sons, Lance D. Knoop II, Elkhart and Michael J. Knoop, Warsaw; two grandchildren, Damen C. Myers and Kailalynn E. Myers; his mother, Louise Knoop, Goshen; four brothers, Anthony D. Knoop, South Bend, Kent J. Knoop, South Bend, Brian K. (and spouse Heather) Knoop, Leesburg and Mark A. Knoop, Louisville, Kentucky; three nephews and three nieces. He was also preceded in death by his father and his brother, Brent Knoop. A Celebration of Life gathering will be from 2:00 – 6:00 pm Saturday, August 30, 2014 at American Legion Post #49, Warsaw. Military Honors will be provided on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm by the American Legion Post #49 and VFW Post #1126, Warsaw. Memorial contributions in Lance’s name may be made to Lance D. Knoop Memorial Fund, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.