Stanley C. Knight

Knight, Stanley C. 1916 - 2013; Stanley C. Knight of La Jolla, CA, formerly of Kenilworth, IL, died February 7, 2013. Stan was born in Chicago, graduated from New Trier High School and attended Beloit College in Wisconsin. He was a naval officer during WWII and served in the Pacific. In 1942 he married Dee and they raised their children in Kenilworth. Upon military discharge, Stan joined the Stanley Knight Corporation, which had been started by his father. He became president of that company where he spent his entire business career. The company manufactured stainless steel food service equipment as well as soda fountains. He retired to La Jolla in the early seventies and spent his retirement years enjoying life with Dee and playing a great deal of tennis; a life-long passion. Dee predeceased him in 1998. In later years he engaged in almost daily bridge games and volunteered at the church and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Vickie), of Sarasota, FL (formerly of Glenview, IL); Stanley Jr. (Gretchen) of Charlottesville, VA; and Lee (Muan) of La Mesa, CA. He was predeceased by son, Phillip (Nancy) of Wilmette, IL. He leaves twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Silander of Dallas, TX; and a brother-in-law, Edwin Phiillips of Claremont, CA. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Peggy Phillips. A service was held at St. James by-the-Sea in La Jolla on February 15, 2013.