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Melvin Knapp Obituary
Feb 23, 1940 - May 3, 2024
Castalia
Melvin James "Mel" Knapp, BS, MA, PhD, 84, of Castalia, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024.
He was born Feb. 23, 1940, in Sandusky, the son of Jim and Bea Knapp. Mel received his BS and MA degrees from The Ohio State University and his PhD from Penn State University. He and his young family headed to University of Georgia where he taught Rural Sociology for eight years. The longstanding family farm was calling him home and the Knapp family settled in Castalia to continue operating Melamar Farm. He was always a devoted Buckeye.
Mel is survived by his wife of 62 years, Connie (Kress) Knapp; children, Leigh Anne Kerchner (husband Colonel Scott Kerchner, USMC (Ret.)), Lisa Lafollette (husband James Lafollette), Lara Storm (husband James Storm), and Melanie Knapp; grandchildren, Captain Trevor Kerchner, USMC, Captain Travis Kerchner, USMC (wife, Margaret Kerchner), Michael Baden, Emma Lafollette, Grace Lafollette, and Maddie Baden; and sisters, Martha Burnham and Alice Murphy.
Mel was a lover of knowledge and discussions. He may not have cared about time, but he cared about his family and was an idol to his grandchildren. Known as the doctor of love, he passed along his traits of being strong-willed and stubborn to all members of his family. He was either in the barn with the sheep and dairy cows or in his chair watching Ohio State athletics.
Mel's celebration of life will be 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Castalia Lions Club. All are welcome to come celebrate in honor of Mel (The Doctor of Love).
Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Margaretta FFA or OSU Alumni Association.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.
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Patricia Sarrica
May 11, 2024
Condolences to family and friends. I know Melvin from the USDA Farm Service Agency, where I worked, and Melvin would come into the office to discuss his farm. He was a kind person, and it was my privilege to know him back when I worked there. Rest in peace, Melvin!
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