- Date Of Birth: April 9, 1947
- Date Of Death: January 19, 2015
- State: Michigan
Henry “Hank” E. Knoop
Ionia, Michigan
Age 67, loving husband, father, and pop pop, passed away peacefully from surgery complications on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was born on April 9, 1947 in Portland, MI the son of Albert and Clara (Thelen) Knoop. Hank graduated from Pewamo-Westphalia High School in 1965 and in 1969 earned a bachelors degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University. He worked for over 30 years in Ohio and Michigan as a chemical engineer and retired as a global director of safety. In his retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed working as a substitute teacher, especially in the areas of math and science. He was active in his community his entire life. Hank volunteered with Indian Princesses, Boy Scouts, and taught PSR. He loved history and diligently volunteered with the Ionia County Historical Society, serving as treasurer and co-chairing numerous events and fundraisers. Hank was a fan of the power-nap, but the rest of the time he was always on the move. He loved running, camping, making maple syrup from the trees on his farm, puttering, playing with his beloved grandchildren, and entertaining friends and family with his lousy jokes and great stories. Hank treated everyone with respect and was at his best when he could help someone in need.
