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Ronald Knirs Obituary
Ron, 72, of Boonville was born to the late Walter and Ruth Esther Knirs on January 2, 1938, in Bad Axe, Mich.
Ron served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal from 1957 to 1961 and retired after 37 years of employment as an electrician at Alcoa Warrick Operations.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.
Ron was a member of Boonville Wesleyan Church, where he loved to serve the Lord by teaching the Adult Sunday School Class and leading songs service. His life was a true testimony to everyone he knew.
He was a wonderful witness and prayer warrior even on the days when he was suffering the most.
Ron is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 48 years, Helen Teresa (Sights) Knirs; sons, Ron Jr. (Mary), Jeff Sr. (Shari); and daughter, Teresa (Jim) Walker; and grandchildren, Alicia, Andrew, Lindsey, Ron III, Jeff Jr., Justin and Katie. He is also survived by sisters, Donna McMullen of Bad Axe, Mich., Shirley Altmeyer of Henderson, Ky.; and brother, Bruce of Lum, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews.
Ron is preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Roth of Elkton, Mich., and brother, Walter Knirs of Boonville, Ind.
Visitation will be Friday, March 12, at Koehler Funeral Home-Boonville Chapel from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 13, at 10 a.m. at Boonville Wesleyan Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville with military rites by the Warrick County Veterans Memorial Services.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ron may be made to the American Cancer Society for Mesothelioma Research or Boonville Wesleyan Church.
Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com.
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carol wilddridge
March 19, 2010
Hi, I enjoyed Rons sunday school class and his leading the singing. He was a precious sweet christian. I just hated it so much when he got sick. I can still see his sweet smile. We all will miss this man so much but we know he is up there walking with Jesus where we will all be soon.I love all his family and Boonville weselyn
Joyce Adams
March 16, 2010
Ron was a wonderful man, a great example of a christian. Allen and I were privileged to call Ron our friend. A constant stay in the Boonville Wesleyan Church. He will be missed greatly by his family and church. God bless Helen and all the family as they travel through this rough time. We love you all.
Phillip Jones
March 15, 2010
Mr. Knirs was like a father to me during some difficult years of my childhood. And I certainly gave him as much grief as any son could have, though he always forgave me. Some of my fondest memories are of being in his home. I will always remember him.
March 12, 2010
Would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family. May God give you the peace you'll need in this time of loss. You'll be in our prayers and thoughts. Kenny & Charlotte Knirs Clearwater,Fl.
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March 12, 2010
I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, and want to say that I count it both an honor and a priviledge that the Lord saw fit to let me meet and get to know this wonderful man. He touched my life and made a difference in it. God Bless You All.
Denise Caldemeyer (Lynnville,IN)
Karen Hughes
March 11, 2010
At this sad time, may you find comfort in memories shared, may knowing that you're in the thoughts and prayers of friends and family lessen your grief, and may God grant you peace. Deepest Sympathy to the family.
sandra miles
March 11, 2010
What a wonderful man the world has lost and haven gained..Living by him for 25 years I'll always remember him walking to church with Bible in hand,always smiling speaking to to everyone he saw. his geat example has helped mold 3 sweet caring childen.Teresa, Ron jr, Jeff,his wife Helen is as sweet and kind as him. we love the family!!...our prayers are with you.......Ray and Sandy Miles
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