William “Bill” Knorpp, Sr., 80, of De Soto died Sept. 11, 2020, at Bernard Care Center in St. Louis. Mr. Knorpp was a farmer and retired repairman and bus driver for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft. He was a member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 837 and the NRA. He served in the National Guard. Born Dec. 5, 1939, in Vineland, he was the son of Winifred R. (Berry) and William G. Knorpp.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis 63110. Arrangements were under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.