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Dr. William Edward Knoop, Age: 83
Aug 24, 1936 - Feb 19, 2020

Dr. William E. Knoop, 83, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on February 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on August 24, 1936 in Norwalk, Ohio. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri in 1954.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958.  Bill received his B.S. in Horticulture from Iowa State University; a M.S.A. in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Florida; and a Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of New Hampshire.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Elaine; son Dale Knoop and wife Jackie, of Overland Park, Ks.; daughter Jane Knoop of Liberty, Mo.; daughter Stacey Schodek and husband Brad, of Fairchilds, Texas; and daughter Laura Counts and partner Chris Rhoades, of Scroggins, Texas.  Grandchildren: Leah Knoop, Jake Roelofsz, William Schodek, Lindsey Schodek, Josef Schodek, and Abi Counts.

There will be a private service for the family at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org)
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Keith and Sharon Lemire Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,New Port Richey ,Florida

Our sincere condolences to Elaine and the entire Knoop family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was great man and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Cory Arburthnot Feb 21, 2020

Masonic Brother ,Winnsboro ,Texas

I'm so very for your loss.

Brandy Dorner Feb 21, 2020

Quitman OES ,Golden ,Texas

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for your family.

Marge Perry Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Liberty ,Missouri

Loving sympathy to Elaine and family. A sad loss to our close-knit community of neighbors and friends. God bless and sustain you through this difficult time.

Sharon Muzzy Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Sapulpa ,Oklahoma

My deepest sympathies Lanie...we so enjoyed cruising with you and Bill... he'll be deeply missed! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers

Joy Stone Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Mt. Vernon ,Texas

You guys blessed my life with laughter and love. May you be comforted by our Lords grace and peace. He will be missed.

Patricia lowe Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Ka sas city ,Missouri

My sincere condolences on your loss. Let the memories sustain you. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace.

Lydia Shearman Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,San Antonio ,Texas

I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling better now, but happy for Bill that he is pain free. I will miss him. Much love to the entire family and wishing God's peace for you. Stitch

Joni Trupp Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Euless ,Texas

Lanie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so glad we got to spend time cruising with you and Bill. My prayers for God's comfort for you and your family.

Carla Knoop Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,College Station ,Texas

Elaine our sympathy to you and your family. So happy we met y’all cruising several years ago, Bill was a great guy and will be missed. I remember receiving phone calls for Bill when we moved to College Station since we were the only Knoop in the phone book! We will never forget our Do Not Bag It Guy!! However, you still pronounce your name wrong.. LOL May Bill RIP.

Christopher England Feb 21, 2020

God Bless He was a fun guy to meet. Love to you from Marianne and I

SHERI James Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Midland ,Texas

I’m so sorry for your loss...I’m so glad we got to cruise together, and I’ll keep your family in my prayers...I will be making a donation in his name....❤️

Bud & Mary Conner Feb 21, 2020

Long time friend & cruise buddies ,Topsham ,Maine

We are so very sorry for your loss. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. Good thoughts and prayers to you, Elaine and the family. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Paula & Dennis Persall Feb 21, 2020

Neighbor ,Liberty ,Missouri

Bill will truly be missed in our small community. We loved listening to him tell stories about his teaching career. May God comfort all of you during this sad time.

Eva Mowry Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Flagler Beach ,Florida

Lanie, my heart hurts for you at this time of pain. Love you, love Bill, and glad he is free of pain. I am glad you are near to family! Love, Floatie

Shron Moses & Bruce Perkins Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Ocala ,Florida

Elaine our hearts are heavy knowing you have lost your love. We feel very blessed to have known the both of you. Bill was such Great Guy. Thinking of you Elaine with love,our sincere condolences, Sharon & Bruce

Joan Riggs Feb 21, 2020

Friend ,Topsham ,Maine

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with comfort and peace. God will watch over you as I know Bill will too. You'll be in my daily prayers. God Bless. Joan

Eileen Smith Feb 21, 2020

friend from school ,Franklin ,New Hampshire

I am so sad to hear about your loss. I did not know Bill but from the things you posted he seemed like a wonderful man.

Mary Jo Langley Feb 21, 2020

Friend & Neighbor ,Liberty ,Missouri

My heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Bill was a kind person, who will missed. Prayers are with all of you.

Janey & Donna Winford Feb 22, 2020

Friends ,Tulsa ,Oklahoma

We are very sorry for your loss and want you to know that we will be praying for comfort for you and your family during this time. We enjoyed many cruises with you and Bill and have many great memories.

dale and kathy fletcher Feb 22, 2020

friends and neighbors ,liberty ,Missouri

Love and prayers go out to Elaine and their family.Bill was a good friend we enjoyed his company the short time that we knew him.

Sandy Damico Feb 22, 2020

friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Elaine, my heart goes out to you and your family at this very sad time. I am praying for you and your family.

Sharon McElroy Feb 23, 2020

Friend ,Pleasant Valley ,Missouri

My thoughts and prayers to you, Elaine, and your family. It was a pleasure to have known Bill. Treasure the memories.

Michael Merchant Feb 24, 2020

work colleague ,Plano ,Texas

Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Bill was Extension specialist at Texas Agricultural Extension Service when I started work as entomologist here in Dallas in 1989. I appreciated his guidance as a new specialist. The pesticide applicator training conferences he started in the early 1990s are still going strong today.

Vincent Mannino Feb 24, 2020

Supporting County Horticulturist ,Rosenberg ,Texas

So sorry to hear of Dr. Knoop's passing. We worked together while I was a county horticulturist in both Tarrant and Jefferson County in the 1980s and '90s. Dr. Knoop was instrumental in the creation of the "Don't Bag It" Lawn Care Plan that expanded statewide, nationwide and even internationally. He was an inspiration to me and so many others. Rest in peace Bill!

Faye Hill Feb 26, 2020

Extenson secretary ,PLANO ,Texas

I worked with Dr. Bill Knoop at the Dallas Center for many years. He was a wonderful person and I admired him very much. May God bless his family in this time of grief.

Mike Gage Feb 29, 2020

Friend and Extension coworker ,Corsicana ,Texas

Saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a friend and I enjoyed working with him and having him on programs in Navarro county. He was also helpful on golf course and athletic field visits. I considered him my go to source for information on those calls. My prayers for peace and comfort are with you. Mike

Phillip Colbaugh Oct 06, 2020

Friend and colleague ,Richardson ,Texas

Remembering Bill as a colleague and mentor on turfgrass research at A&M. He was a fine colleague and such a game changer for the whole turfgrass program. His programs on “don’t bag it” was a conversion of systems of lawn mowing and best ways to solve the problems with tons of yard waste to the city landfills. By far the biggest impact of urban turfgrass programs we developed during our tenure in research and extension.