Lawrence J. Knapp Jr., 50, of Dowagiac passed away at his home May 26, 2010.

Lawrence’s life began on May 7, 1960 in Dowagiac, the son of Lawrence J. and Iva Mae (Ferguson) Knapp.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator.

His family includes his companion Debbie Pence, of Dowagiac; son, Josh Schmeling, of Dowagiac; sisters, Krystal Kimbrough, of Arkansas and Wendy Hammond, of Georgia; brothers, Gary Knapp, of Dowagiac, Mike Knapp, of Niles and Scott Knapp, of Niles; stepbrother, Mike Johnson, of South Bend; and stepsister, Debbie Johnson, of Niles.
He is preceded in death by his parents.

A private family gathering will take place later this summer.

Yazel & Clark Chapel is serving his family.

Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Lawrence at www.yazel-clark.com.