David A Kneip, Sr.

December 16, 1938 - February 17, 2015

David Allen Kneip of Ironton, Missouri passed away February 17, 2015 at the age of 76 years. He was born on December 16, 1938 in Saint Louis, Missouri the son of Roy and Mildred (Lubble)Kneip. On December 20, 1980 he was united in marriage to Marie (Northcutt) Kneip who survives. David is survived by five children; David Jr. and wife Becky Kneip of Saint Louis, Missouri, Kevin Sr. and wife Tiffany Kneip of Valley Park, Missouri, Wilma "Mickie"and husband Don Thomas of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Donald and wife Tammy Helton of Casa Grande, Arizona, and Theresa Martin of Ballwin, Missouri. In addition to his children, David is survived by one sister, Mary Ann Blackburn of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mildred Kneip, six brothers; Joseph Kneip, Leroy Kneip, John Kneip, Thomas Kneip, Paul Kneip, and Dean Kneip. David retired in 2003 after working as a machinist for the Wainwright Company for forty-five years. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of Local #1345 Machinist Union.