Kevin T. Knopke, 40, of Olathe, KS passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 30, 2021. A visitation will be held from 9:30-11 AM Tuesday, April 6th at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11AM. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:15AM.

Kevin was born August 27, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri to Donna and Stephen Knopke. He attended Boone Elementary School, Center Middle School, Rockhurst High School, and Northwestern University where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for SPX Cooling Technologies. He was married on January 16, 2010 to Rachel, and had two daughters, Mary, who is eight, and Lillian, who is five. He loved playing sports with his daughters and watching the Royals and Chiefs win. His best role was that of a dad, and there was nothing he enjoyed more than spending time with Mary and Lillian.

He was preceded in death by his father Stephen Knopke who passed away in 1982.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years Rachel M. Knopke and their two daughters Mary and Lillian. He is also survived by his mother Donna M. Knopke, his mother-in-law, Cathy Banks, and his father-in-law, Bruce Banks.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate if donations be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/mary-and-lilys-education-fund





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