Chad M. Knueve

Chad Michael Knueve, 43 of Bellefontaine died September 30, 2025, after an extensive battle with mental illness.

Chad was born in Lima, Ohio, on November 11, 1981, to Paul F. and Joyce A. (Koenig) Knueve, who survive in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by wife, Melinda, whom he married on December 1, 2007; son, Cade; sister Michelle (Elijah) Schaefer; brother Adam (Jessica) Knueve; sister Emily (Kevin) Lenahan; mother-in-law, Peggy Smith; brother-in-law, Brent (Stacey) Smith; 12 nephews, 5 nieces, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Chad was a graduate of Wapakoneta High School, and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. He also graduated from Champlain College with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Forensics; and from University College Dublin, with a Masters in Cybersecurity.

Chad worked for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation followed by a role at the Logan County Sheriff’s Office before spending several years in the private sector specializing in cybercrimes.

Chad always embraced opportunities to expand his knowledge and never ran short of something to talk about. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors, but was never more happy than when he spent time with his wife, Melinda, and son, Cade.

The family will receive friends and family on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1-6pm at the Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where Fr. Shawn Landenwitch will lead a rosary service at 5:30pm. Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a memorial service on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10am, at the funeral home, where the family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Mid-Ohio, 814 Bowtown Road, Delaware, OH 43015, or the Logan County Sheriff’s Department, 284 Co Rd 32 South, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Knueve family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com

EJT