Obituary

Mark Knopf

Obituary

Mark Knopf died suddenly on Saturday (July 30, 2011).

He was born on Oct. 10, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa, to Walter and Mary Knopf. He moved to Newton when he was 2 years old.

He made many friends and enjoyed a career serving the city with the street department, primarily as the street sweeper. He was proud of his contribution to the beauty of his city.

After retiring, he moved to Millinocket, Maine, where he made many more friends. He loved the beauty of the place and the warmth and friendliness of the people there. He loved Alcoholics Anonymous and worked tireless hours to support that organization.

He was a very talented drummer, and he loved music. He played in various rock bands from his teen years until the end of his life. He worked with young people to show them being in a band could be done without drugs or alcohol, and he even starred in and produced a local television show called "Band Building."

Mark is survived by his wife, Diana of Millinocket; his son, Walter of Newton; his brother, Michael, and family, of Australia; and extended family.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Millinocket Memorial Cemetery with a gathering to follow at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 40 Highland Ave. in Millinocket.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to help defray funeral costs. Donation envelopes will be available at the church or can be sent to Lamson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 618, Millinocket, ME 04462. He was a special, giving, caring man who will be greatly missed.