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Robert P. Knight

Lake Forest, Illinois

1924 - 2020

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Robert P. Knight, 95, still vital and fully engaged in life until the end, died suddenly on May 11, 2020. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 10, 1924, to Francis M. and Helen (nee Perkins) Knight. Robert graduated from Yale University, '45W, and worked his entire career at Marsh &...

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I worked at Marsh & McLennan, Chicago and remember Bob Knight to be such a great leader and just a wonderful person. Thanks to Bob for all his good works. Your legacy lives on. Louise Goerdt Echola currently Vice President NAMI St. Cloud Area St. Cloud MN

Robert P. Knight, 95, still vital and fully engaged in life until the end, died suddenly on May 11, 2020 in his home at Lake Forest Place. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 10, 1924, to Francis M. and
Helen (nee Perkins) Knight. He attended the Hotchkiss School and graduated from Yale University with the class of 45W. During WWII, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces and participated in a special
training program in electronics and radar, eventually stationed in India...

Susan, Larry, Matt, and Nick, So sorry to read of the death of your father/grandfather. My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Much love to the Knight-Jones family! Judy Korshak-Samuels

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.