Leslie Arthur Knapp, 91, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, 1276 Tate Trail, Union City, MI 49094, with Pastor Jeff Bream officiating.
Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Union City.
Visitation will take place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, also at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City.
Leslie was born December 6, 1931 in Coldwater, Michigan to Charles and Glee (Hart) Knapp. He grew up in Union City and attended Union City Community Schools with the class of 1950. Leslie was married to the former Rachel Hope Swartout and later to Marsha (Lawrence) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was employed as a custodian for Southern Michigan National Bank, which became Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, from which he retired. In retirement, Leslie worked in maintenance at Waffle Farm Campground. He loved farming his land on Babcock Road until he moved to Ebyview in Coldwater.
“Grampydad” enjoyed hanging out with his favorite granddaughter, Brooke, going antiquing, refinishing furniture and collecting old school bells. He also liked going out to eat with his family, traveling and watching his great-grandkids’ sporting events. Leslie was a member of Northview Christian Church in Coldwater.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynnette Wintersteen of Coldwater; granddaughter, Brooke (Corbin) Stout of Coldwater; four great-grandchildren, Preston, Macy, Suri and Ellary Stout; step-children, Wendall (Kathy) Lawrence, Korrina (Rob) Spencer and Rhonda (Richard) Harvey; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and his dogs, Sophia and Lexie.
In addition to both wives, Leslie was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherrial Lynne Knapp (1957); his siblings, Clinton Markham, Frances Knapp, Ellen Brown, Rolland Knapp and Duane Knapp; and his special dog, Reese.
Memorial donations are suggested to Northview Christian Church, 539 N. Union City Road, Coldwater, MI 49036.
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