Keith Franklin Knupp, born May 13, 1946, 77yrs old of Broken Arrow, OK went to be with the Lord and Savior December 2, 2023 after a long battle with his health. Family by his side. Keith was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa to his parent James and Sylvia Knupp. Keith graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1964. He spent most of his life as a truck driver and then owning a trucking business that relocated his family to Claremore, OK. He made a career change and graduated from Rogers State University with a bachelor's degree in science, Counseling and Psychology. He went on to work and retired from Parkside Psychiatric Hospital.
Keith is survived by his loving wife JoAnn Cottrill Knupp. JoAnn's children John Cottrill (Kate) and Heather Cottril (Lisa). Keiths Children Anthony Knupp, Angela Kihega, and Amanda Knupp. Grandchildren: Austin Knupp (Jessica), Jordan Knupp (Emily), Zachary Knupp, Sierra Kihega, Myranda Decker, Shelby Kihega, Brianna Knupp, Jacob Decker, Maddison Knupp and Ralynn Sang. Great-Grandchildren: Eli Knupp, Rozalynn Decker, Margo Knupp. Brothers: John Knupp (Loyce) and Clyde Knupp (Diane). Nephews: Kim Greehey (Betsy), Doug Greehey (Margaret), Sidney Greehey, Emery Lauten Meadows, David Knupp (Sandiee), Suzanne Sawyer (Don), Jerry Osborne (Leanna), and Susan Osborne. He is preceded in death by his parent James and Sylvia Knupp. Sisters Janice Greehey and Marlene Osborne. Grandchild: Nathaniel Knupp. Nephews: Larry Osborne who passed away serving in Desert Storm, Gary Osborne, Tommie Osborne, Daniel Knupp. Nieces: Diane Empringham and Christine Sorenson.
Keith had great love for ALL of his very large family with many cousins he dearly loved as well. There are many stories he would enjoy telling especially of times with his nephews growing up. Keith enjoyed going to church, having church group gatherings and hosting in their home, he loved going to the ocean anytime that was possible and most of all he loved being around his children and family whenever he could be. He attended his grandchildren's event when possible. Keith brought a smile to people and enjoyed also being a jokester. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends that knew and loved him.