Background
Knape, Herbert Fritz was born on December 24, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John C. and Mayme J. Knape.
Knape, Herbert Fritz was born on December 24, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John C. and Mayme J. Knape.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1944.
Process engineer Jarecki Machine & Tool, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1945-1955. Vice president engineering Knape and Vogt Manufacturing, 1955-1965. President Knape Industires, Inc., Rockford, Michigan, 1965—2001, chairman board, since 2001.
Member Society of Vacuum Coaters (board directors), American Welding Society (board directors), Employers Association (board directors), Spring Lake Yacht Club (board directors), Grand Rapids Yacht Club, Spring Lake Country Club.
Married Glenna S. Knape, February 12, 1950. Children: John, Judy, Mary Lou, Jim, Bill, Betsy, Robert.