Knapik

Michael Edward Knapik was born to Aloysius Knapik and Jennifer Cremona in Marlin, on Jan. 14, 1972. He passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2024, in Smithville, at the age of 52.

Michael’s educational journey took him through St. Mary’s School and Bremond High School. On Nov. 24, 2003, he married Tracy Greebon, the love of his life, in Comal County. Michael’s professional life was marked by his unwavering commitment to Union Pacific, where he dedicated over twenty-six years of service. Before that, he enjoyed operating the heavy machinery at Walnut Creek Mine for seven years.

In his younger years, Michael was full of adventure. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and fishing with his friends. Michael’s fondest memories came from working on cars with his dad.

Michael took immense pride in his wife and three boys; his family meant everything to him. He enthusiastically supported his boys in every sport they participated in and cherished every moment. Michael was known as the “prankster” of the family and had a talent for pulling off phone pranks. Despite his penchant for finding “good deals,” he often fell for online scams, including his recent purchase of “Tecovas” boots.

He lived in La Grange for 19 years, previously in New Braunfels. Michael attended the First Baptist Church of La Grange and was a member of the BLET Union Pacific Southern Region.

Michael departed from this world prematurely, but his memory lives on through his lasting impact on everyone who knew him. His kindness, humor, and unwavering support continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer Stringfellow; sister and brother-inlaw, Lori and Lee Rummel; and stepmother, Jean Knapik.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy Knapik of La Grange; sons, Clayton, Cordale, and Caleb Knapik of La Grange; dad, Aloysius “Winky” Knapik of Bremond; mother- in-law and father-in-law , Wallace and Dana Greebon of La Grange; sister, Deborah Pizzini of Bremond; brother, Jeffrey Knapik of College Station; brother-in-law, Trent Greebon and wife Taniha of Pipe Creek; stepsister, Shelly Edmondsin and husband Lyn Dale of Wheelock; nieces, Kaylen Pizzini of Fort Worth, Madison Knapik of Conroe; nephews, Trevor Pizzini of Scottsdale, Ariz., Luke Greebon of Pipe Creek; great nieces, Angelina Pizzini of Ft. Worth, Kaydence Smith of Ft. Worth; other relatives, Rachael Windham, Alicia Treece, and Cathy Penick of Bremond; and many more relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

A viewing is set for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bremond Memorial Funeral Home. A service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Justin Lopez officiating. There will not be a graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to La Grange M-K-T Depot Museum (Friends of the Railroad).

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bremond Memorial Funeral Home in Bremond.