Robert (Bob) M. Kneip 96, of Arlington, SD passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Arlington, SD. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Rude’s Funeral Home with a 6:30 p.m. Liturgical Wake Service and a Rosary to follow. A full obituary will be forth coming. Rude’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
He was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Elkton, South Dakota to Frank and Bernice Kneip, the second of nine children.
Bob grew up in Elkton, SD and the family later moved to Arlington, SD. He graduated from Arlington High School Class of 1947. After high school Bob worked for the family business, Kneip Implement and later became owner/operator. He married his high school sweetheart Joyce B. Pederson on Jan. 30 1951. He passed away on their anniversary 75 years later. Together they had 4 children, Kathy, Larry, Caroline and Teresa.
Bob was a loyal member and Lector of Saint John’s Catholic Church. He was also involved in Knights of Columbus, the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington investment club, Arlington City Council, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. He loved his hometown of Arlington and his many, many friends. He is well known for his own way of fixing and adapting projects that worked for him…such as galvanized handles putting wherever he needed. Bob and the monks built his casket at Blue Cloud Abbey. He also loved to travel, garden, and spend time with loved ones.
He is survived by his children Kathy (Randy) Englund Pierre, SD; Larry (Cindy) Kneip, Brookings, SD; Caroline (Scott) Hertogs, Hastings, MN; and Todd Longville, Kennebec, SD. His grandchildren: Brad (Dawn) Englund, Brian Englund, Matt (Allison) Englund, Jessica (Justin) Bunker, Eric Kneip, Collin (Maggie) Kneip, Lance (Rise’) Steiger, Lisa (Thamsanqa) Khumalo, Alex Hertogs and Becca (Cory) Wilaby, Mandy (TJ Frederick) Longville, Jenny (Lance) Engel and Jake (Jordi) Longville.
Great-grandchildren: Jayde Englund, Eli Englund, Devyn Englund, Ella Englund, Ace Englund, Thomas Silliman, Luke Silliman, Sutton Kneip, Khloe Kneip, Landry Kneip, Gaba Khumalo, Thando Khumalo, Jackson Steiger, Ruth Steiger, Charlie Steiger and Reese Wilaby, Adam Rockwood, Raiden Rockwood, Emma Engel, Maddie Engel, Sophie Engel, Cooper Engel, and Dylan Engel, Jaylie Longville, Sadie Longville and Hadlie Longville; sister-in-law, Nancy Kneip from Chandler, AZ; Bob is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Kneip, and daughter Teresa Longville, parents Frank and Bernice Kneip, siblings, James Kneip, William Kneip, Jack Kneip, Richard Kneip, Thomas Kneip, Joan Bennett and Beverly Rogers and baby Charles Kneip.
Now, as Bob would say, Get the Hell out of here.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com.
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