Rev. John Richard Knecht

He was a great uncle! I remember the time when my parents and I went to Michigan with him and his wife, my mother's sister. It was a beautiful day with white fluffy clouds in the sky, and Uncle John said to me, "It's a beautiful C Day! Now whenever the sky has white fluffy clouds I think of Uncle John!

My condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1,2

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved John . How sad to lose someone so loved. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

Recently reading of the passing of John, I was reminded of when they lived in Dayton around the Grand Avenue area. My parents and I lived on Grand Avenue and I played with Cathy many times. We would play with dolls and "house" where we each would take turns to pick out a piece of furniture to complete our doll's house. My parents, Genevieve and Oliver (Bud) Cardwell enjoyed their visits with them as they were good people.

When I saw this in the paper, I told my husband, Larry,...

John was President of UTS for my four years there and I loved him and the way he served and taught us by his actions and words.

My prayers for his family and those of us who remember his loving presence.

Dr. Knecht was at United during my years as a student. I will always be grateful for his support and friendship. He was a fine man and a great mentor. Cindy Fuller

My mom, Marjorie Pohly, and I are so sorry to learn of John's death. My mom asked me to convey to you how much my parents always thought of both you, Marge, and John, and how grateful she is that John brought my dad, Ken Pohly, to the staff of U.T.S. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dr Knecht WAS United Theological Seminary the years I was there. As others have said, he had the gift of knowing everyone by name. He cared. An often overlooked and brushed aside compliment is to say that he was kind. But that comes so quickly to mind when I think of Dr Knecht, he was a kind man! I am so proud to be able to look up and see his signature on my UTS diploma. My prayers for all of his family.