Sheridan Resident Donald E. Knievel Dies at 83

Knievel will be honored with a memorial service and military honors on March 14.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Donald E. Knievel, an 83-year-old resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Westview Health Care Center. A Service in Honor of Donald's Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM, located at the Champion Kane Funeral Home with Military Honors to follow. A dessert reception will take place after the service in the Champion Kane Reception Hall.

Why it matters

The passing of Donald E. Knievel, a longtime Sheridan resident, marks the end of an era and the loss of a community member. His memorial service and military honors will provide an opportunity for friends, family, and the Sheridan community to come together and celebrate his life.

The details

Donald E. Knievel, 83, passed away peacefully at the Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, Wyoming on February 26, 2026. A service honoring his life will be held on March 14, 2026, at the Champion Kane Funeral Home, where military honors will follow. After the service, a dessert reception will take place in the Champion Kane Reception Hall.

  • Donald E. Knievel passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • A Service in Honor of Donald's Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
  • Military Honors will follow the service on March 14, 2026.
  • A dessert reception will take place after the service on March 14, 2026.

The players

Donald E. Knievel

An 83-year-old resident of Sheridan, Wyoming who passed away on February 26, 2026.

Champion Kane Funeral Home

The funeral home hosting the memorial service and reception for Donald E. Knievel in Sheridan, Wyoming.

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The takeaway

The passing of Donald E. Knievel, a longtime Sheridan resident, is a loss for the community, but his memorial service and military honors will provide an opportunity for friends, family, and the Sheridan community to come together and celebrate his life.