Kenneth F. Knoelke

Feb. 2, 1925 - Dec. 16, 2003

Kenneth F. Knoelke, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Watertown, S.D., to Dietrich and Katharine (nee Schiereubeck) Knoelke.

He was a retired carpenter in the North Prairie area and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his sons, Rodney of Pewaukee and Roger of North Prairie; grandchildren, Christopher, Corey, Lacy and Katie; and brothers, Arnold (Sally) of Cascade and Robert of Florida. He is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; brother, Ervin; and sister, Lorraine.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 312 N. Main St., North Prairie. Pastor Mark Below will officiate with burial in North Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the North Prairie Fire Department are appreciated.

Mealy’s Funeral Home in Eagle, 594-2442, is serving the family.