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Knuth, Ann Irene
Ann Irene Knuth, age 70, was welcomed into Heaven on February 19th, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. She would ask that we not mourn her passing but celebrate her life and make sure that there is more than enough food ready to go around for everyone!
Ann was born on December 16, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to her parents Charles and Irene Ownley. She lived in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin most of her life, and more recently had moved to Oshkosh. Ann was a 1962 graduate of L.P. Goodrich High School and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Rockne Knuth, at the United Methodist Church in Fond du Lac in 1963.
Ann graduated from the Moraine Park Technical Institute Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) Program, beginning a career focused on caring for others that lasted more than 25 years. Helping people was not just a career for Ann, it was her life's passion.
Ann was a passionate quilter and craftswoman. In addition to selling her creations at local craft shows, she delighted in blessing those she loved with colorful and elaborate quilts, many of which now have been enjoyed for more than one generation. Ann loved cooking and baking and delighted in making treats for family, friends, and even strangers during the holidays. She was known for her lasagna, pot roast, spaghetti sauce, and soups, as well as her Swedish kringle, which had become a special and coveted treat among her children and grandchildren.
Ann was an adventurous woman who loved to travel. She had no hesitations about driving long distances to visit friends, family and to simply explore and enjoy. She especially enjoyed trips to Sanibel Island in Florida, Upstate New York, Amish country in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Montana, and had even driven with her husband and son from Wisconsin to central Mexico twice. She has visited Germany, Austria, northern Italy, and just last year fulfilled a lifelong dream of celebrating her Golden Anniversary with her husband in Paris France.
A loving wife, mother, foster parent, sister, daughter, and friend; Ann truly came into her own in the role of Grandma. She was loving to a fault and fiercely devoted to her family. There is no way to quantify the number of lives that Ann has touched and changed for the better throughout her lifetime. Her great spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and gentle loving heart will be missed.
Ann is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Irene Ownley. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rockne, and her children: Linda and Darwin Respalje and their children Lindsay, Jennifer and Alicia; Kevin and Emily Knuth and their children Henry and Lucy; Joshua and Rebekah Knuth; and Shannon Knuth Diettinger, daughters Madelyn and Ashley and her children Alexis, Skylyn, Lorali, and Annabelle; as well as her brother David Ownley and his wife Jill.
Memorial services will be forthcoming as Rockne recovers from injuries sustained in the accident. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Rockne and Ann Knuth fund at http://gofundme.com/70rbqc to assist with Rockne's recovery. Additional updates will be made available on Facebook at the "Rocky Knuth Support Group".
Thank you, Ann. You are deeply, widely and thoroughly loved, and you will be equally missed.
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July, 2014
We just learned of Ann's tragic death but would like to extend our sincerest sympathy to her entire family
The Goodrich High School Class of 1962
July 25, 2014
We will never forget Ann. Even years ago her love of others was an always and ongoing, unfailing love. Sweet memories
Stan & Marcy Baumgart
March 28, 2014
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Rocky {thats how I liked to spell it} we were so saddened to hear about you and Ann You were two of the kindest people we have ever met. I think of Ann often, all the talks we had outside of the apartments. all the treats we always found outside our door on the holidays,smellingthe good steaks you were always grilling out. I will miss all that but most of all we will miss Ann's sweet kind voice. You are in our prayers Get better soon Rocky Love Jane and Fabian
jane and fabian
March 27, 2014
Love and light to the Knuth family
Jan O'Donnell Rodriguez
March 18, 2014
Our whole family, Kyle, Jenny, & Sarah included are so saddened by the loss of your dear Ann and are keeping Rocky in our prayers as he recovers. We remember the fun times at art shows and your family gatherings where you even included us. God be with you all.
Love,
Mary & Tom Strauss
Mary Strauss
March 14, 2014
Know our heart goes out to you Rock - we are keeping you in our prayers as you recover from the accident. We send our deepest sympathies to all your family.
Trevor & Dyana Fox
March 14, 2014
Dear Rocky , Prayers to you and your family for your loss. I think of you often your a wonderful person and God has a special place in his home you. God Love
Rhonda Farr/Freis
March 13, 2014
Ann will never be fogoten at 330 e Johnson st.FDL. She lives on in my backyard all in all the flowers she had given me!!She blooms from spring till fall and in our hearts forever. Ann will never be forgoten by the Wojahn Family!!
Becky Wojahn
March 13, 2014
Dear, dear Knuth family,
I am thinking of you with love and I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a beautiful person who taught everyone she met a little something more about leading a loving life. I am positive she is snuggling all the other angels up in some awesome quilts now and that Heaven is a warmer, brighter and more colorful place. Much love. May you reside in peace.
Terrie True
March 12, 2014
Rockne, We are saddened by the tragic loss of Ann. Nicholas and Victor have always lovingly remembered you from your time shared with them at Arc Park. We are keeping you in our daily prayers as you recover from your injuries. We love you. Sending our deepest condolences to your children and grandchildren as well.
Marybeth Kielman-DiFiore
March 11, 2014
Dear Rockne and family,
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Ann was a very special lady which was so eloquently expressed in her beautifully written obituary. She will be missed.
Rockne, although your recovery will be long you have a lot of support to help you through it. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Sincerely,
Maureen Oldenburg
March 10, 2014
Dear Rockne and family.
Please know that we will be keeping you and your family in our prayers. We have great memories of our friendship with both of you. When we moved from Wisconsin to Kentucky in 1985 Ann made us a quilt which is still hanging on our office wall next to the picture you painted for our first year wedding anniversary.
May God Bless you and your family,
Gail and Dick Michalack
Fort Wright, KY
March 9, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels
March 9, 2014
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