Allen Knuth Obituary

JOHNSTON CITY -- Allen J. Knuth, 67, went home to be with the Lord at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Herrin Hospital after an extensive illness.

Services will be at noon Friday, May 6, 2011, in Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, 1409 E. DeYoung St., in Marion, with Pastor Tim Land officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Helena, Mont.

Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the church or WVCY America Television and Radio Station in Wisconsin. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959.

Allen was born Oct. 25, 1943, in Milwaukee to Walter and Ethel (Fiala) Knuth.

He married Donna Jones on July 17, 1976, in New Berlin, Wis. Together, they shared 34 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; sister, Lynn and Ed Pionke; three nieces; three nephews; and several cousins.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents.

He worked at WVCY in Milwaukee, a Christian radio station, as chief engineer. He was also a member of the New Life Singers, a musical group associated with the station, which is how he met his wife, Donna. He moved to Suring, Wis., to work at WRVM as chief engineer and also helped construct WSCO-TV, where he was operations manager and chief engineer.

After an extensive career in radio and television throughout the states of Wisconsin, Ohio and Montana, Allen relocated to Marion and took a position at WTCT as chief engineer.

He became an avid amateur radio operator after getting his first license at the age of 16; his call letters were WA9BFL. He later went on to acquire his extra class license in Helena, Mont., with the call sign KJ7EN.

He was a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church and will be fondly remembered for his love for music. He enjoyed singing and playing his ukulele, accordion and harmonica. Allen will be missed.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Apr. 30 to May 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Allen Knuth

3 Entries

Roberta Jeter

May 3, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

May 2, 2011

Donna, I am soooo sorry for his passing over. I took care of him many times at Marion Rehab. I may not have known him as well as some of his other caretakers but trully enjoyed being able to.

My prayers are with you

Dennis McPheron LPN

sheryl / joshua hargrave

April 30, 2011

Donna, i am so sorry to hear of the passing of allen. Ive heard many good things about him, although i never got to know him myself. God bless you and may HE give you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow . You are in my prayers and in my thoughts.

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