S. Arthur Knapp Jr. dies at 85
World War II veteran S. Arthur Knapp Jr. died Dec. 24 in Dallas of cancer. He was 85.
Services were Friday in the Cox Chapel of Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Mr. Knapp, a lieutenant colonel, received the Legion of Merit for his service at Anzio Beach in World War II.
Born Oct. 27, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., Mr. Knapp was the grandson of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, founder of the U.S. Agriculture Extension Service.
Dr. Knapp, who was born in 1833 and died in 1911, left a legacy of bringing progressive agriculture methods to rural farmers. The former Iowa State Agricultural College president introduced improved farming methods that curbed the boll weevil in Texas.
S. Arthur Knapp graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1937. He worked for oil-well division of the U.S. Steel Corp. for 41 years.
An ROTC member, Mr. Knapp was called to active duty in March 1941 as a second lieutenant. He went overseas with the 540th Combat Engineers, which cleared mine fields, constructed bridges and did other projects to help troops travel across difficult terrain during combat.
The 540th made five major first landings in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. They crossed the Rhine River into Germany, and the regiment remained in Europe for three years.
He remained active in the 540th Combat Group Association.
After retirement, Mr. Knapp and his wife, Marion Gilbert Knapp, traveled extensively, revisiting the areas where he had been during his service.
"He was really proud of his service in World War II," Mrs. Knapp said.
During these years, the couple also traveled around the United States and spent time fishing at Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Charles. Mr. Knapp also enjoyed working in his yard and his woodshop.
"Practically everyone we know has something Art made," his wife said.
Mr. Knapp also was involved in many community activities, including serving as an assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop No. 72 and holding membership in the Park Cities Lions Club and the Dallas Knife and Fork Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Knapp is survived by a son of Dallas; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205; The Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201; or Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246.
Edited for obituary appearing in The Dallas Morning News (TX), December 31, 2000, page 35A
World War II veteran S. Arthur Knapp Jr. died Dec. 24 in Dallas of cancer. He was 85.
Services were Friday in the Cox Chapel of Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Mr. Knapp, a lieutenant colonel, received the Legion of Merit for his service at Anzio Beach in World War II.
Born Oct. 27, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., Mr. Knapp was the grandson of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, founder of the U.S. Agriculture Extension Service.
Dr. Knapp, who was born in 1833 and died in 1911, left a legacy of bringing progressive agriculture methods to rural farmers. The former Iowa State Agricultural College president introduced improved farming methods that curbed the boll weevil in Texas.
S. Arthur Knapp graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1937. He worked for oil-well division of the U.S. Steel Corp. for 41 years.
An ROTC member, Mr. Knapp was called to active duty in March 1941 as a second lieutenant. He went overseas with the 540th Combat Engineers, which cleared mine fields, constructed bridges and did other projects to help troops travel across difficult terrain during combat.
The 540th made five major first landings in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. They crossed the Rhine River into Germany, and the regiment remained in Europe for three years.
He remained active in the 540th Combat Group Association.
After retirement, Mr. Knapp and his wife, Marion Gilbert Knapp, traveled extensively, revisiting the areas where he had been during his service.
"He was really proud of his service in World War II," Mrs. Knapp said.
During these years, the couple also traveled around the United States and spent time fishing at Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Charles. Mr. Knapp also enjoyed working in his yard and his woodshop.
"Practically everyone we know has something Art made," his wife said.
Mr. Knapp also was involved in many community activities, including serving as an assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop No. 72 and holding membership in the Park Cities Lions Club and the Dallas Knife and Fork Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Knapp is survived by a son of Dallas; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205; The Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201; or Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246.
Edited for obituary appearing in The Dallas Morning News (TX), December 31, 2000, page 35A
S. Arthur Knapp Jr. dies at 85
World War II veteran S. Arthur Knapp Jr. died Dec. 24 in Dallas of cancer. He was 85.
Services were Friday in the Cox Chapel of Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Mr. Knapp, a lieutenant colonel, received the Legion of Merit for his service at Anzio Beach in World War II.
Born Oct. 27, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., Mr. Knapp was the grandson of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, founder of the U.S. Agriculture Extension Service.
Dr. Knapp, who was born in 1833 and died in 1911, left a legacy of bringing progressive agriculture methods to rural farmers. The former Iowa State Agricultural College president introduced improved farming methods that curbed the boll weevil in Texas.
S. Arthur Knapp graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1937. He worked for oil-well division of the U.S. Steel Corp. for 41 years.
An ROTC member, Mr. Knapp was called to active duty in March 1941 as a second lieutenant. He went overseas with the 540th Combat Engineers, which cleared mine fields, constructed bridges and did other projects to help troops travel across difficult terrain during combat.
The 540th made five major first landings in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. They crossed the Rhine River into Germany, and the regiment remained in Europe for three years.
He remained active in the 540th Combat Group Association.
After retirement, Mr. Knapp and his wife, Marion Gilbert Knapp, traveled extensively, revisiting the areas where he had been during his service.
"He was really proud of his service in World War II," Mrs. Knapp said.
During these years, the couple also traveled around the United States and spent time fishing at Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Charles. Mr. Knapp also enjoyed working in his yard and his woodshop.
"Practically everyone we know has something Art made," his wife said.
Mr. Knapp also was involved in many community activities, including serving as an assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop No. 72 and holding membership in the Park Cities Lions Club and the Dallas Knife and Fork Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Knapp is survived by a son of Dallas; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205; The Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201; or Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246.
Edited for obituary appearing in The Dallas Morning News (TX), December 31, 2000, page 35A
World War II veteran S. Arthur Knapp Jr. died Dec. 24 in Dallas of cancer. He was 85.
Services were Friday in the Cox Chapel of Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Mr. Knapp, a lieutenant colonel, received the Legion of Merit for his service at Anzio Beach in World War II.
Born Oct. 27, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., Mr. Knapp was the grandson of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, founder of the U.S. Agriculture Extension Service.
Dr. Knapp, who was born in 1833 and died in 1911, left a legacy of bringing progressive agriculture methods to rural farmers. The former Iowa State Agricultural College president introduced improved farming methods that curbed the boll weevil in Texas.
S. Arthur Knapp graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1937. He worked for oil-well division of the U.S. Steel Corp. for 41 years.
An ROTC member, Mr. Knapp was called to active duty in March 1941 as a second lieutenant. He went overseas with the 540th Combat Engineers, which cleared mine fields, constructed bridges and did other projects to help troops travel across difficult terrain during combat.
The 540th made five major first landings in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. They crossed the Rhine River into Germany, and the regiment remained in Europe for three years.
He remained active in the 540th Combat Group Association.
After retirement, Mr. Knapp and his wife, Marion Gilbert Knapp, traveled extensively, revisiting the areas where he had been during his service.
"He was really proud of his service in World War II," Mrs. Knapp said.
During these years, the couple also traveled around the United States and spent time fishing at Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Charles. Mr. Knapp also enjoyed working in his yard and his woodshop.
"Practically everyone we know has something Art made," his wife said.
Mr. Knapp also was involved in many community activities, including serving as an assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop No. 72 and holding membership in the Park Cities Lions Club and the Dallas Knife and Fork Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Knapp is survived by a son of Dallas; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205; The Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201; or Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246.
Edited for obituary appearing in The Dallas Morning News (TX), December 31, 2000, page 35A
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