Edward Knott
Edward G. Knott, 90, of Beacon Woods, FL, born March 20, 1920, in Yorkville, IL died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Jerry served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II. His assignments took him throughout the Middle East and Italy. He retired from AT&T as a regional facilities director in 1982 while living in Homewood, IL. In 1983 he moved to Florida where he enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Hudson, FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary A. Knott, nee Peschong, whom he married September 20, 1947, in Geneva, IL; his parents, Walter and Rachel, nee Bromeland, Knott; his brothers, Richard, Olaf and Howard Knott and a grandson, Richard Boothe.
Surviving are his children, Gregory (Linda) Knott of Clarkston, MI; Steven Knott of Hot Springs, AR; Jeffery Knott of Arvada, CO and David (Sherry) Knott of Edwardsville, IL; his grandchildren, Melissa, Rebecca, Matthew and Kimberly Knott, Jeremy (Manda) Atkinson, Alicia Knott-DeBord and Benjamin Boothe; his great-grandchildren, McKenna, Brecken, Logan and Kendyll Knott-DeBord and Madison and Luke Atkinson; his sister, Eleanor (David) Hopley of Naples, FL and extended family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, IL with Father Jeffery Goeckner officiating.
Interment will be at a National Cemetery.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the familiy and friends of Jerry Knott. His skillful card playing, fun in golf , and family get together’s will be cherrished for years to come.
A life well lived that I am so sorry to see end. My sincere sympathy to all and most especially to my cousins from that great union and to my aunt Eleanor, who has now lost all of her brothers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man and loved his family very much. Thank you for letting us spend Easter with him. Dave, you were lucky to have such a wonderful father. He will forever be in your heart. love you, maggie and doug
Uncle Jerry will be missed tremendously. I was lucky enough to spend Christmas with him in 2009 and we had fun remebering and playing cards. I beat him in cribbage which was a feat all in itself. My prayers are with all of my dear cousins. Because of our parents we grew up with laughter and memories that will never be forgotten.
Our sympathy and prayers are with your family at this sad time on the loss of your father. He was a fine man loved by our entire family. His humorous quips made us all laugh and groan. Our family gatherings were such great fun. He will be missed.
What I loved most about Uncle Jerry was his quick wit and dry sense of humor. What a wonderful man who brought up 4 other wonderful men. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sara
This is the most beautiful
tribute that we have ever seen. They were two wonderful people. May you always remember the happy times saved in these pictures.
You are all in our prayers.
Uncle Jerry always has been one of my favorite people. As children he loved to pull pranks on us and get us all “wound up”. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Greg, Steve, Jeff and David, you were all very blessed to have such great parents.
Sandy
I will never forget at the age of 6 or 7 years old standing under the trees at the Lake house with Uncle Jerry. We were looking out over the Lake when a leaf drifted down and sat on Uncle Jerry’s shoulder. Uncle Jerry swiped at a leaf and exclaimed “Leaf me alone!”
I must have had a huge smile on my face because he just chuckled. I use that same silly quip on my own kids! I will miss you Uncle Jerry. Give Aunt Mary a kiss for me! Susie
I’ll never forget at age 6 or 7 years old, Uncle Jerry and I were standing under the trees behind the Knott Summer Lake house. We were looking out over the Lake when a leaf drifted down and landed on Uncle Jerry’s shoulder. Uncle Jerry swiped at the leaf and exclaimed, “Leaf me alone!” I must have had a huge smile on my face because he just chuckled.
I’ll miss you Uncle Jerry. Give Aunt Mary a kiss for me! Love – Susie
Jerry was truly a gentleman. He loved and cared for his devoted wife, Mary, and raised four men of exceptional character. My deepest sympathies to his family.
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.
jerry was a very nice man .my heart goes out too alll who loved him.
You will be greatly missed, Grandpa. Thank you for all of the memories, stories, and jokes. You will forever live on in our hearts.
I carry very fond memories of Uncle Jerry and Aunt Mary and the family get togethers. He was a wonderful man! I know you will miss him. My hope is that your Mom will now have a a bridge partner to take on Howard and Theresa!