Donald Walter “Don” Knapp, 89, of Shelby, passed away peacefully May 14, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Shelby, the son of Walter and Donna (Parmer) Knapp.

Don graduated with the Shelby High School Class of 1954. He went on to attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering before proudly serving in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in various locations, including Japan.

A skilled and resourceful handyman, Don could repair nearly anything—a talent honed while working on the historic family farm. He spent the final 35 years of his career as an electrician in the Maintenance Department at Whitehall Leather.

Following retirement, Don and his wife Margaret served as custodians at the Congregational Church for 15 years, where they were also long-time members. In recent years, they have been attending Rothbury Community Church.

Don and Margaret were passionate square dancers, being honored for 60 years of dancing with the Melody Mates Square Dance Club. They were also active members of the West Michigan Square Dance Association and participated in four national square dance conventions across the country. The couple shared a love for travel and enjoyed many adventures together over the years.

Don is survived by: his wife of 68 & ½ years, Margaret (Fleming) Knapp, children; Randy (Mary Sundstrom) Knapp, Vicki Robinson-Kiel and Jeff Kerekes; grandchildren, Chad (Laura) Robinson, Pearl Slayton , Dr. Caitlin (Jimmy) Parson, Cori (Ryan) Klumpp, Jeriad Kiel and Abby Bobbitt, and Dr. Connor (Phoebe) Knapp; great grandchildren, Addison Robinson, Ivan Robinson, Alden Robinson, Owen Klumpp, Bode Klumpp, Lily Klumpp, Georgia Knapp, Willa Knapp and Staley Parson; sister, Janet (John) Strahl; brother and sister in law, Kay (Jim) Nordlund; as well as many special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rothbury Community Church, 2500 W Winston Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452; Shelby Congregational Church Women's Fellowship, 51 E 3rd St, Shelby, MI 49455; or the Oceana County Medical Care, 701 E Main St, Hart, MI 49420.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue Shelby, MI 49455. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services, with a luncheon held immediately following services at the Shelby Congregational Church, 51 E 3rd St, Shelby, MI 49455.