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George W. Knoll

1932 - 2019

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

George Knoll Obituary

George W. Knoll went home to Jesus on August 1, 2019. He was in the arms of three of his daughters and a granddaughter. George was born to Wills and Celestis Knoll in Osborne, KS on October 6, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings and four sons. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce, four daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

George graduated from Ft. Hays University with a Master's degree in Botany. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, camper, hiker and Boy Scout leader. He worked for the BIA for thirty years before retiring to the Colorado mountains that he loved.

After retiring, George was active in the Bayfield Lion's Club, Mt. Allison Grange, Calvary Presbyterian Church, the Bayfield Senior Center and the SUCAP board. He loved to spend time with family, play all kinds of games and start water fights.

Service will be held at Pine River Valley Baptist Church at 11942 Hwy 172, Ignacio at 11 am Monday, August 5, 2019. A meal will follow in the Fellowship Hall. George will be cremated and interred in the family plot in Kansas at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a fund to start a scholarship in his name at Ft Hays university. George W. Knoll

Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 2, 2019.
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Tom and Jan Stangl extend our condolences to the family of our dear friend and former co-worker, George Knoll. We fondly remember our shared experiences at Gordon, NE and Durango, CO.

Thomas Stangl

August 18, 2019

Tom and Jan Stangl express their condolences to the family of our long-time friend, George Knoll. We fondly remember our times with the Knoll family in Gordon, NE and Durango, CO.

Ashburn, VA
18 August 2019

August 18, 2019

I was only given the chance to meet Uncle George a few times in my life. What I remember most is he and Aunt Joyce graciousness. I will cherish thefew memories I have and ask that he tell my Grandmother June I miss and love her so very much. Cheers Uncle! Till we meet again.....

Tricia Redmon

August 4, 2019

The Lions Clubs of Western Colorado express our condolences and remember his many contributions to our organization. He will be missed...

DG David Parker 6W Lions

August 3, 2019

It is with deep and profound sorrow that we share in and mourn the loss of our dear friend George. Though "short in stature" he was a "giant of a man" who always helped those in need, whether two or four-legged.

Jim & Florence Formea

August 2, 2019

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