Malcolm M. Knopf, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City.

Mal celebrated the last week of his life enjoying his 90th birthday with great dinners, plenty of red wine, stories, jokes and even some dancing in the parking lot. He was not the designated driver that week.

Living a full and adventurous life, He transformed his U S Navy electronics training to a career as Director of Marketing from which he eventually retired. His first retirement ended when he decided to buy a Maine country store. After bringing the store back to life he retired again to enjoy traveling and camping across America.

But then the circus called and he and his wife formed an advanced marketing team to publicize and help sponsor a traveling circus. Really. They spent almost 15 years traveling the country and visiting small towns well off the beaten path, all part of the great adventure.

After retiring again and spending time in Why, Arizona during the winter and Rapid City South Dakota in the summer where he again found his calling as a Pool Manager for a large recreational campground. Along the way they cultivated and enjoyed a large group of friends.

Mal leaves his wife Marsha his children Kim, Eric, and Jerry and his grandchildren Melissa, Zoe, Ben and Zach.

Graveside service will be held Monday, March 14, 2022, at 2:30 pm at Black Hills National Cemtery near Sturgis. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy Honor Guard and the Sturgis Volunteer Honor Guard.