Wausau - Elaine (Nieuwenhuis) Knapp, 86, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Elaine was born on May 8th, 1934 in Hortonville, Wisconsin to her parents, Theresa and Ben Nieuwenhuis. She was one of eleven children and moved to Wausau, Wisconsin with her family at a young age.  Elaine was married to Delos (Doc) Knapp for 67 years and had three daughters.   Elaine proudly graduated from the University of Stevens Point with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education.  She worked as a public school teacher in the Marathon School District until her retirement. Elaine was a true advocate for education and believed in the value of higher education. After retirement, Elaine and Doc spent time up north at their cottage on Bear Lake.  She loved reading, going on boat rides, and traveling with her daughters.   Elaine is survived by her daughters, Debra Knapp, Laurie (Tom) Roberts, and Connie (Dave) Gliniecki. Her grandchildren, Bo (Sara) Johnson, Angela (Buck) Rodgers, John (Morgan) Roberts, and Sara Gliniecki. Her great-grandchildren, Max and Emory Johnson, and Annabel Rodgers.  Her brother Tom (Bette) Nieuwenhuis, Sister-in-Law Dorothy (Robert) Nieuwenhuis, Brother-in-Law Charles (Yvonne) Coushman, and many nieces and nephews.   She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Doc, Son-in-Law Tom, and siblings: Dorothy, Laverne, Bernard, Germaine, Sr. Berna, Robert, Yvonne, Lenard, and Richard.