Richard Knappe

Bangor, Maine - Richard James Knappe, 89, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. Richard was born on November 12, 1935, in Huntington, New York (Long Island), the son of Arthur and Loretta (Flynn) Knappe.

After school, Richard joined the Air Force and moved to Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine, where he eventually met the love of his life, his wife Doris. Richard and Doris soon settled in Corinth, Maine, and had four children. Richard spent many years running the family farm and taking great pride in training his horses. After working at Sleepers in Bangor for many years, Richard became the owner of the Neighborhood Market on the east side of Bangor, a store well known and a local hangout for East Side families. Richard was a proud member of the Catholic Church and spent many years volunteering at the Catholic Health Ministry at St. Joseph's Hospital, often dedicating numerous hours to serving those in need, including patients and their families.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Loretta (Flynn) Knappe; and brothers, Donald Knappe and Arthur Knappe. Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Doris Knappe of Bangor; brother, Michael Ventiere of Pennsylvania; his four children, Susan Trundy, Michelle Riitano and husband, Anthony, David Knappe, and John Knappe and wife, Ellen; eight grandchildren, Julie, Joshua, Rachel, Zachary, Alexander, Jordan, Ty, and Miranda; and numerous great-grandchildren.

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