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Obituary

Rudolph Henry Wurlitzer Knoop (1948 - 2026)

Rudolph Henry Wurlitzer Knoop, 77, of Summertown, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Columbia, TN, succumbing to mounting complications from his struggle with cancer.

He is survived by his brothers Christopher and Anthony, and predeceased by his sister Janet and brothers John and Richard. He is also survived by his children Luther, George, Carlos, and Ethan, grandchildren Isaiah and Jeremiah, and a collection of …

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Plans for celebrations of life are still underway. It is our hope to have both a gathering with family later in the year, and to also encourage/facilitate his tremendously loving and connected community on The Farm and in the surrounding community of Summertown, TN and beyond to gather and remember Rudy in a way that feels appropriate for them.

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I knew “Roddy" (as he was then) in high school and thought of him as my closest friend (not an easy place to find frien…
I knew “Roddy" (as he was then) in high school and thought of him as my closest friend (not an easy…
I knew “Roddy" (as he was then) in high school and thought of hi…

My sincere condolences to the large Knoop Clan, and most especially to his two grandsons, Isaiah and Jeremiah, who also…

My sincere condolences to the large Knoop Clan, and most especially to his two grandsons, Isaiah an…

My sincere condolences to the large Knoop Clan, and most especia…

What a wonderful person Roddy is, was,  whatev. He is a total sweetheart. 

I had a wonderful time with him whenever I th…

What a wonderful person Roddy is, was,  whatev. He is a total sweetheart. 

I had a wonderful time wi…

What a wonderful person Roddy is, was,  whatev. He is a total sw…

My deep respect to all of Rudy's loved ones. I am grateful to all who loved him and who gave his life the deep meaning …

My deep respect to all of Rudy's loved ones. I am grateful to all who loved him and who gave his li…

My deep respect to all of Rudy's loved ones. I am grateful to al…

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Born

July 20th, 1948
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Passed away

February 13th, 2026
Summertown, TN

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