Devin Scot Knigge
September 15, 1989 ~ October 5, 2025
Devin S. Knigge’s amazing life was cut short on Thursday, September 25, 2025, when he went into cardiac arrest and his brain was without oxygen for over 30 minutes. His body finally succumbed to the damage to his brain, and he passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 36, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 29, 2025, in Arkansas City, KS. At Devin’s request, Yellowstone National Park will be his final resting place along with his grandma, Sandi Knigge.
Devin Scot Knigge was born on September 15, 1989, in Minnesota, at Worthington Regional Hospital, the day before Turkey Day. (If you know, you know) Devin’s love language was giving to others, and he had such a giving spirit. He was always willing to help out when needed, loved to give everyone special gifts just because he thought of them, and was always ready to pitch in to help his co-workers.
Devin worked at Blue Rock Bar & Grill where he was able to pursue his passion for cooking and becoming a talented chef. He started cooking at a very young age with his first signature dish of scrambled eggs and salsa, which he firmly believed he had invented. He had a passion for cooking and was always putting his own special twist to any meal that he made.
Devin also had a passion for Legos, which started at a very young age when his grandpa gave him his first Lego set. His Lego passion grew throughout the years, and he proudly displayed his numerous Lego creations around his home. His brother said that he was pretty sure that Devin’s heart was made of Legos, and if it wasn’t, Devin would have wished that it was. Devin showed his love with Legos and passed that love on to his niece and nephew, who both love Legos as well.
Devin also had a love for Harry Potter, the Minnesota Vikings (win or lose), and Mountain Dew. He was an avid collector of memorabilia including Funko Pops, Game of Thrones, and Walking Dead. He went to numerous Walking Dead events including the Walker Stalker cruise, and was fortunate to meet many of the actors, and have his Walking Dead character figurines signed. He also loved Pokémon and would play Pokémon Go with his beloved dog Wheezy.
Devin’s cousin shared one thing that stood out to him and that was Devin’s resiliency. Life had a habit of knocking Devin down, but he always got back up. People are often more than the sum of their parts-and Devin’s resiliency was one of the many things that made him so special. His Auntie Ann will never forget his amazing smile and his joyful laugh, which contributed to his joyful heart. Devin enjoyed Nerf gun wars with his brothers, and playing games at family get togethers, which usually resulted in hearing his joyful laughter. His brother has a favorite Devin moment that occurred on a family trip to Universal Studios. His bond with Devin was strengthened and solidified, which resulted in special memories with Devin that he will forever cherish.
Devin will forever be remembered and loved by his family, mother, Dawn Ruge; father, Sergio Ruge; brothers, Kai Ruge, and Taylor (Morgan Noshbush) Knigge; grandfather, William (Karen, Heather, and Meghan) Knigge; aunt and uncle, Ann and Greg Stofferan; cousins, Shane (Tanya, Kennedy and Ryker) Stofferan, Spencer Stofferan, and Cameran Stofferan; niece, Laila Clairmont; and nephew, Thomas Knigge.
Devin was preceded in death by his grandma, Sandi Knigge; he was her first grandchild and they shared a very special bond, great grandpas and grandmas, Robert and Joan Gustafson, and Fritz and Kathy Knigge; and his beloved dog, Wheezy.
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