Pat Knapp, age 77, of Columbus, passed away on April 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1940 to the late Max Smith and Dragina (Egich) Painter in Columbus, OH. She was raised in the Catholic Church and often recited the Hail Mary Prayer. Pat is survived by husband of 58 years G. Fred Knapp, children Shelly (Leonard) Church, Jeffery (Sonia) Knapp and Todd (Sheri) Knapp, grandchildren Alicia (Ethan) Carr, Gabrielle (Kevin) Shears, Amanda (Matthew) Lange, Patricia (Jason) Mayonschi, Ejon Knapp, Jonathan Church and Lauryn Knapp, great grandchildren Christian and Austin Shears, Liam Carr, Isabella and Giovanna Mayonschi and Rivers Lange, siblings Larry (Darlene) Smith, David Lee Painter, Michael Painter and Debbie (Bob) Bohlen, sister-in-law Denise Painter, friends and all her "adopted" kids and grandkids. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by brother John Painter.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 5pm until time of service at 7pm.