Richard F. Kneip

1933–1987 (age 54)

Politician

Biography

Richard F. Kneip was born in Scotland, South Dakota, and after studying at the University of South Dakota he returned home to practice law and serve in the state legislature, laying the groundwork for his election as governor.

As governor he championed economic development, education, and conservation before President Carter named him ambassador to Singapore; after returning to private life he remained engaged in civic affairs, and he is buried at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Did you know Richard F. Kneip?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery

Vince Lloyd
1917–2003 (age 86)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
Vince Lloyd (1917–2003) rests at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, marking the end of a life spanning much of the twentie...
Mary Julia Kelly
1886–1964 (age 78)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
Mary Julia Kelly was a Mayfield resident who lived from 1886 to 1964 and was buried at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
William L. Carberry
1885–1973 (age 88)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
William L. Carberry (1885-1973) was a Panora resident during the 20th century.
Dora Hall
1899–1988 (age 89)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
Dora Hall (1899-1988) was an Illinois native whose life concluded with burial at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
Charles S. McDonald
1879–1934 (age 55)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
Charles S. McDonald (1879–1934) of Cromwell rests at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
James Henry Gill
1884–1962 (age 78)
St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
James Henry Gill was a Walshtown Township resident who lived from 1884 to 1962 and was buried at St. Michael Catholic Ce...

Other notable politicians

Abraham Baldwin
1754–1807 (age 53)
Rock Creek Cemetery
U.S. Senator, signer of the U.S. Constitution, and first president of the University of Georgia.
George Washington Adams
1801–1829 (age 28)
Hancock Cemetery
George Washington Adams was the son of U.S. President John Quincy Adams.
James Harlan
1800–1863 (age 63)
Frankfort Cemetery
James Harlan was a Kentucky politician and public official active in state government during the early 19th century.
John Vining
1758–1802 (age 44)
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery
John Vining was a Dover resident who lived from 1758 to 1802.
Thomas Johnson
1732–1819 (age 87)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Thomas Johnson was a Founding Father, signer of the Constitution, and Governor of Maryland.
Washington Bartlett
1824–1887 (age 63)
Mountain View Cemetery
Mayor of San Francisco and Governor of California.