Robert “Snapper” Knapp

Age: 58 June 28, 1952 – January 23, 2011 Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Robert “Snapper” Knapp, age 58 of Avon, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 29 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.  Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.   Bob passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital.   There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM Friday and again after 10:00 AM Saturday at the Seven Dolors Church gathering space.  Seven Dolors Parish prayers will be at 4:30 PM Friday.  Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home in Albany.Robert was born June 28, 1952 to loving parents, John and Loretta (Klein) Knapp.  Bob was the third of four boys.  He attended Holy Family Grade School in Albany, MN (1966).  At age 14, Bob won recognition for his skillful use of the bow and arrow while taking down his first of many deer from a stand in Camp Ripley, MN.  During high school Bob excelled in pole vaulting and is fondly remembered for his love of all things outdoors.  Bob graduated from Albany High School in 1970.  On August 8, 1972, Bob was drafted into the US Army and served most of his service in New Mexico in the Military Police.  Following his active duty, Bob enrolled at the University of Minnesota Crookston, studying Natural Resources and Soil and Wildlife Conservation.  For many years, Bob resided at his home on Pelican Lake in St. Anna where he spent much time surrounded by his passions: hunting, fishing, and nature.  Bob lived his whole life in the Albany/Avon area and had many life long friends.  Bob will be deeply missed by both family and friends.Welcomed in death by his father, John Knapp and sister-in-law, Mary (Broker) Knapp.  Bob is survived by his mother, Loretta Knapp, Albany; brothers, Dennis Knapp, Avon; Thomas Knapp, St. Cloud; and Mark Knapp, Brooklyn Park.  He is also survived by his niece, Ann (Allen) O’Donnell; nephews, John (Alexia, Matthew) Knapp, Stephen (Lindsey) Knapp and his nephew and godson, Robert Knapp.Memorials are preferred to the Mother of Mercy Foundation. Schedule and Information Visitation Details There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM Friday and again after 10:00 AM Saturday at the Seven Dolors Church gathering space. Seven Dolors Parish prayers will be at 4:30 PM Friday. Visitation Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany MN Memorials Memorials are preferred to the Mother of Mercy Foundation. Service Location Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany MN Service Map Contact Us Toll free phone number:    (800) 644-4058 Local phone number:   (320) 251-CARE Email Us:  [email protected] Locations St. Cloud Albany Holdingford Upsala © Copyright 2018 Miller Carlin Funeral Home, All Rights Reserved