Thomas W. Knapp, 60, of Smithton, IL, born Wednesday, February 3, 1965, in Belleville, IL, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Tom worked as a Lieutenant Colonel and Executive Deputy for the St. Clair County Sheriff Department for over 38 years. He was an organist for 38 years throughout the Catholic Diocese of Belleville and Catholic Diocese of St. Louis.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Father: William Knapp
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Lori Lehr-Knapp of Smithton, IL
- Mother: Irma Knapp of Avon, OH
- Brother: Joseph (Amy) Knapp of Bay Village, OH
- Nephews
- Brendan Knapp
- Aidan Knapp
- Mother-in-law: Carolyn E. Lehr of New Athens, IL
- Brother-in-law: Jeff “Red” (Wanda) Lehr of New Athens, IL
- Their children
- Lindsey (Andrew) Hopper
- Olivia (Corbin) Estes
- Their children
- Many beloved cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Back Stoppers.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Services: Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., August 23, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Father Clyde Grogan and Rev. Dr. Don Wagner officiating. Private family interment.
