Delbert-Knooihuizen-Obituary

Delbert S. Knooihuizen

Cleveland, Ohio

1921 - 2020

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age 99, born January 8, 1921, passed away November 24, 2020. at his home in Hudson, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 year (Emilia "Mimi"), his daughter Margaret Marie, his parents Ray and Edna Knooihuizen, and brother Charles Knooihuizen of Holland Michigan. Del grew up in Jenison...

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The last time I saw Mr. Knooihuizen was over 40 years ago at Margaret's funeral, a devastating time for all. Margaret and I were close friends in high school and her family was warm and loving. I remember Mr. Knooihuizen as quiet, kind and solid. I think of them often, which is why I happened upon this obituary. My condolences to Donny and Bruce, and all the family

"Want some Ice Cream, Peter?", one of the first questions I do remember Dad kept asking me after arriving as an exchange student at their home in Shaker Heights in 1972. Coming home from school it was Mom's Italian lasagne which I started loving so much, too. In 1975 it was my pleasure to introduce Doris to them, still my beloved wife . Ever since we stayed close, met in Berlin before and after the Wall came down and even in Hawaii! In June on the phone with them, it was the last time I was...