Glenn Steven Knaebel, 43, passed away at his home Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
He was born Jan. 28, 1980, to Steven and Jane (Fick) Knaebel in Jefferson City.
He was a 1998 graduate of Helias Catholic High School.
While following his sister’s high school softball career, Glenn developed a love for the game. He was head coach for the Missouri Madness traveling team and went on to become involved with the collegiate level girls’ softball programs at Lincoln University, Saint Louis University and Lindenwood University. During his softball coaching career, Glenn was a mentor to his players and strived to make a positive impact in their lives. When he came back to the Jefferson City area, he worked for the family business, Mid Missouri Surfaces.
Glenn had a kind spot for helping others - always offering to provide food, clothing and shelter to his friends in need. He loved Christmas and all the decorations that went with the season. If he ever had free time, you would find him fishing at the river or tending to his flower gardens. Glenn will always be remembered for his compassion for others and his fun, outgoing yet calm personality.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Francis Knaebel; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Louise Fick; and aunt, Therese (Loaiza) Fick.
Glenn is survived by parents, Steven and Jane of Jefferson City; brother, Garret of Wardsville; sister, Gail Knaebel-Dagg and husband Marvin of The Woodlands, Texas; nieces and nephews, Raegan (goddaughter), Wyatt, Wynne and Finley; paternal grandmother, Anna Knaebel of Jefferson City; and special friend, Christine Lambert and daughter, Samantha.
The Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Mid Mo Samaritan Center
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes in Jefferson City.
