1943
James
2014
James Arnold "Jim" Knaak
July 29, 1943 — July 4, 2014
James "Jim" A. Knaak, 70, of Hampton, IL, died on July 4, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal where military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a donation to be made to a charity of Jim's choice.
Jim was born on July 29, 1943, in Columbus, WI, the son of Floyd and Florence Powers Knaak. He married Jill Tuttle on August 21, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Rapids City, IL, and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2008. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy and later worked in sales for various food and chemical companies.
Jim was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. He was a friend of Bill and had a willingness to go to any length.
Survivors include
Life Partner Carol Born
Children Rev. Patric (Jennifer) Knaak Glenside, PA
Katherine (David) Hess St. Charles, MO
Grandchildren Parker Knaak
Zachary Hess
Sister Sally (David) Albert Mequon, WI
Brother Dana (Prudy) Knaak Rochester, MN
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal where military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a donation to be made to a charity of Jim's choice.
Jim was born on July 29, 1943, in Columbus, WI, the son of Floyd and Florence Powers Knaak. He married Jill Tuttle on August 21, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Rapids City, IL, and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2008. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy and later worked in sales for various food and chemical companies.
Jim was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. He was a friend of Bill and had a willingness to go to any length.
Survivors include
Life Partner Carol Born
Children Rev. Patric (Jennifer) Knaak Glenside, PA
Katherine (David) Hess St. Charles, MO
Grandchildren Parker Knaak
Zachary Hess
Sister Sally (David) Albert Mequon, WI
Brother Dana (Prudy) Knaak Rochester, MN
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, July 10th, 2014, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, July 11th, 2014, 11:30am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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