Carl-Kresie-Obituary

Carl Kresie

Topeka, Kansas

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Carl Forrest "Knute" Kresie of Topeka was born December 9, 1920, a son of Fred and Bernice Kresie, on the family farm near Auburn, Kansas. He passed away 93 years later on January 16, 2014 at his Lexington Park residence in Topeka. Knute graduated from Auburn High school in 1938. He was a...

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Knute was a great friend of my wifes family, Eatons, and we shared a lot of good times at Trinity. He will be missed.

Kresie family, Knute was well respected, a kind & gentle man. I got acquainted with Knute through Cosmo baseball & the club for several decades. Great guy, we need more people like him. Larry Hesse

Dear Jan, Keelan, John and Terry,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, grandpa and father in-law. I know he lived a full life and hey- the Jayhawks beat Oklahoma State just for him! My thoughts and prayers are will all of you during this time of loss. Love, Diana

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Knute. I remember any number of great conversations we had many years ago on any number of subjects. Knute was a good man who I had great respect for. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kresie family.