Gregory Jon Knapp

Gregory J. Knapp, 71, of Escondido, California, died Friday, March 3, 2023.

Memorial Visitation: Noon to 1:45 P.M. Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa.

Military Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein with military honors by the Lundbye-Carpenter American Legion Post #245 Honor Guard of Maynard, Iowa.

Inurnment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Gregory Jon Knapp was born November 24, 1951, in Oelwein, Iowa. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Army and Reserves from March 11, 1971, to March 10, 1977. Throughout Greg's lifetime, he was in service to others. He was a kind, compassionate, generous man with a giving nature. His love of music, games and sports, whether playing, watching or collecting memorabilia, brought him great joy. Greg received his BA from UNI and his MA from NMSU. He taught math and was a guidance counselor and coach at schools in Iowa, Missouri and Kansas serving the longest at Central Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas. Greg made his home in Merriam, Kansas. He was a wonderful uncle to his many, many nieces and nephews. Greg was a dear brother and friend. Our family and Greg's friends will miss this lovable guy and always have fond memories of him.

Greg is survived by his brother and sisters: Terry Knapp, Debra Knapp and Connie Kleiman.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Dorene Knapp; and a brother: Gary Knapp.