Penelope “Penny” Knaack of Naples, Florida passed away on December 6, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1937. Loving mother of Pamela Nygaard and dear grandmother of Marissa Nygaard. She is survived by brothers Richard Strampp and George Strampp. She is also survived by her step-children William (Patricia) Knaack, Susanne (Kenneth) Simpson, Dianne Stichmann, and Claraine Hermersmann as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband William Knaack, brother Robert Strampp, and her loyal dog companion, Josey. Penny graduated from the University of Wisconsin and had a career in real estate in Naples for over 30 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and had a passion for music and the arts.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the Knaack family.