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Donald Henry Knaack

1930 - 2016

Donald Henry Knaack obituary, 1930-2016, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary

719 North 27th Ave

Phoenix, Arizona

Donald Knaack Obituary

Knaack, Donald Henry
85, of Sun City, passed away on August 31, 2016. He was born on September 27, 1930 in Lansford, North Dakota to Henry and Selma Knaack. He and the rest of his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1938 where he went on to retire as a Supervisor for the Arizona Fruit and Vegetable Standardization. He was married to his late wife Geraldine Knaack. Donald was also preceded in death by his siblings; Ruby, Wayne, Raymond, Arlo and Boyd and his parents. He is survived by his sons; Gary (Debe), David (Yvonne), and Kenny (Fritz) daughter; Karen Rearick (Ed) many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by all. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 10:00 am, Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 719 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009. Interment will follow service.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 4, 2016.
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You were always there for me, as you were for all us kids. You were my rock. I feel we developed a special bond when I became so very sick. You came by every day to make sure I was okay while Ed was at work. You made sure I had breakfast and lunch. You would take me for rides in the car just to get me out of the house. You took me to Dr. appointments. I knew you loved me. I use to talk to you at least once or twice a day. I miss your voice. I loved hearing your childhood stories no matter how many times you told them. I have many wonderful Greer memories. You were loved by many. I love you and miss you so much.

Karen Rearick

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November 11, 2021

Dear Don Knaak Family
We just read that Don had passed we want to send our Symaphy. He was a great Neibhor & Freind we will miss his great smile we have kept up with him since he moved to Sun City throu phone conversation & Christmas greeteings.

Lydia & Leroy Berry

September 5, 2016

Gary & Debe Knaack

September 4, 2016

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