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Adolph P. Knaupp, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; son Paul; brother John; and great-grandson Cody. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Knaupp, Peggy Tanner and husband Gary; son Phillip Knaupp and wife Sarah. He is also survived by his sister Vivian Craig, brother Jerome J. Knaupp and wife Allene and his sister-in-law Jeanette Knaupp. Adolph was born on March 18, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a longtime resident and successful San Antonio businessman, having co-founded Associated Pools, Associated Tile and Associated Pump and Supply with his brother John Knaupp and friend Charlie Johnson. He left us too soon and will be greatly missed by all, including his three children; grandchildren: Bobbie Jackson and husband James and their four children Ryan, Dalton, Austin, and Cody deceased; Jamie Fails and husband Dennis and their two children Emily and Joshua; Kelly Tanner and fiancé Christopher Blackwell; Erin Daniels; Christopher Knaupp and wife Veronica and their two children Adelina and Brooke; Jennifer Johnson and husband Mike and their children Juliet and a second baby due in June; Peter Sawtelle, Ellen Sawtelle, Victoria Knaupp, and Elizabeth McGhee. Adolph lived a busy, full life. When his children were young, he enjoyed many years of hunting and raising cattle at the Last Gap Ranch in Centerpoint, Texas. Later, he watched his grandchildren enjoy many years of fun at his lake house on Medina Lake. Buying and managing race horses brought the family together for many fun times at race tracks across Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico. He also spent many Saturdays visiting his ranch in Seguin with his son Phillip and his brother J.J. Thanksgiving and Christmas found him gathered with family, reminiscing and celebrating. He will truly be missed by all. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North, located at 3401 Cherry Ridge. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2011 at 9 a.m. at the same location with interment following at Mission Burial Park North located at 20900 IH-10 West.

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Adolph P. Knaupp

March 18, 1929 - December 30, 2010