Robert C. “Bob” Knopp, 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will be 10:00 am Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Brian Dellaert as the Celebrant. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Robert was born July 6, 1931, in Dubuque, the son of Oliver Eldon and Irene (Hess) Knopp. On March 31, 1951, he married Joanne Cox in Dubuque, Iowa. She passed away on February 24, 1997.

He was a graduate of Loras Academy and Mercy Hospital X-Ray School.

Bob was director of Radiology at Medical Associates for fifty years. He also took newborn photos at the former Xavier Hospital.

He was a member of the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and an active participant in various community organizations. His professional dedication was shown through his involvement with the Iowa Society of Radiology, where he served as President for one year. A passionate boater from an early age, he shared his love for the water through his leadership as Commodore of the Julien Dubuque Yacht Club. He was also a member of the Dubuque County I-Club, where he served on the board.  Mostly he cherished his family and friends.

Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Benigno of Raymond, IA, Dianne (Michael) Budig of Salt Lake City, UT, Cathy (Tom) Vaassen and Shelly (Mark) Wittry, both of Dubuque; one son, Tony (Rhonda) Knopp of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, Anthony, Kathryn, Michelle, Lindsey, Erica, Gretchen, Ben, Tyler, and Leah; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Terry “Corky” Cox of Minneapolis, MN; and one uncle, John Hess of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his parents- in-law, Don and Katie Cox, and one grandson, Nick Martin

The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Moore at Medical Associates and Hospice of Dubuque for caring for Bob, and Father Brian Dellaert for his spiritual guidance and support.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Bob’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.