Derek Robert Knief

April 22, 1981 – October 2, 2022

Derek Robert Knief, 41, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1981 in Indianapolis to Richard “Dick” R. Knief and the late Linda D. (Watson) Knief.

Mr. Knief made friends easily and as a result, he had several long-time buddies. He enjoyed camping and watching documentaries on TV. As an auto mechanic, he also liked to spend time tinkering on his cars.  Mr. Knief was an avid gun collector of all types. He had a soft spot for animals, especially his dogs Charlie and Sadie.

Survivors include his father Richard “Dick” R. (Vickie) Knief; brother Jason (Iza) Knief; two sisters Elizabeth (Peter) Mayberry and Rachel Dewhirst; and two nephews Henry Webb and Robbie Knief.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Alyssa Knief.

Family and friends are scheduled to gather on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at 5 p.m. in Trinity Baptist Church, 1415 E. 191st Street, Westfield, where the Memorial Service is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

In memory of Mr. Knief, donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

Envelopes will be available at the service.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to serve the Knief family.