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He was a B-25 pilot during WWII. After, leaving the service, he coached at Nebraska Wesleyan University for four years and then went to work in the family bank with his father at Citizens State Bank in University Place where he became President and Chairman of the Board. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church; charter member and past president of Northeast Rotary; board member of the Lincoln Library Association, Library Foundation, elected to the Nebraska Public Power Board, president of the Northeast YMCA, and an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy. He was a football official in the Shrine Bowl in 1961 and college basketball official.
He married Emma Jo Seifert and they had four children: Kathleen Benton, Littleton, Colo.; George E. Knight, Phoenix, Ariz.; James A. Knight, deceased; and Samuel C. Knight, Del Mar, Calif.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Ruth Knight, and brother, Charles and his wife, Norma; sister-in-law, Gretchen Seifert. Preceded in death by his parents; son, James Allen; brother, John; sister, Dorothy Gewacke.
Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Saturday (2/14/09) at First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th Street. Pastor Larry Moffet officiating. Memorials to donor's choice. No visitation/cremation. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Evelyn London
February 19, 2009
The Family of Evelyn and Carl (deceased) London send the family of Bus and Jo Knight condolences from California. May you find peace and comfort in a wealth of good memories at this time of loss.
February 15, 2009
On behalf of the Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association (LMDOA) we would like to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. A man of great courage who served in our nation’s military , so that we may have the freedoms we enjoy in America today. Each year, a Candlelight Vigil is held on Memorial Day night at the Antelope Park Veterans Memorial Garden, 30th and “A” Street in Lincoln (East of the Auld Building). At this time, all names of veterans of our Armed Forces, in Lancaster County, who passed away since the last Memorial Day Candlelight Service, are read in a solemn ceremony. George's name will be read at this time. We invite you to come out for this service and bring your family and friends. Time is tentatively set for 8pm. This is Lincoln’s way of honoring our veterans whom shall not be forgotten. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
(Bring lawn chairs, or blankets due to limited seating)
Ed Hoffman, President
Connie Wright, Keeper of the Names
Jim Schultz
February 13, 2009
Our condolences. We have many wonderful memories of the Knight family.
David, Jim and Bob Schultz
Don Wesely
February 13, 2009
Bus Knight was a gentleman. He was always well dressed and well mannered. He was kind. He was concerned about his community. His passing is a loss to all who knew him and those who didn't missed an opportunity to know a good man.
Mary Lou (Rogers) Fredrickson
February 13, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to the family of George Knight. The Knight family is greatly admired in University Place and in Lincoln. I have fond memories of growing up in University Place and being friends with them. My parents(Vance and Barbara Rogers) appreciated the support by the Knight family of Nebraska Wesleyan. The memory of George will live on in our hearts.
Father Jim Benton
February 13, 2009
I wish I could be there, George and family, to pray for your dad. I will be remembering him in prayer here in my parish. You can be very proud of him and grateful to be his son. Growing up with you, I knew that he was a special man, even though I didn't know him myself. May God give you comfort and peace and receive your dad into his Kingdom, rewarding him for his faith and his service of others.
Randall Phillips
February 12, 2009
My condolences. Lots of memories with Jo and Bus while I was growing up.
February 12, 2009
Jo,
I'm sorry for your loss and extend my sympathy.
Shirley Rice
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Warren and Tag Swartz
February 12, 2009
We will be thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Our memories of Bus and the Knight family go back many years and we walk taller because of knowing him. Our love.
Tag and Warren Swartz
Kuhl's Cafe From Mary and the Gang
February 11, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Mary Styskal
February 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alyce and Darrell Phillips
February 11, 2009
What great memories Darrell and I have of fun times with you, Jo, and Bus. He will always have a place in our hearts and the hearts of our children. God Bless
Maxine Seifert
February 10, 2009
Many happy memories of Bus and Jo and the family. I'm so happy to have been an in-law relative having married Jo's brother, Sam Seifert. Bus was an outstanding person and it was a privilege to have known him.
Charlene Shriner Neely
February 10, 2009
My condolences to the entire Knight family. As a former resident of Uni Place I remember Mr. Knight well. He and all his family were wonderful neighbors.
Kris (Knight) Chavez
February 10, 2009
Our memories of my Uncle Bus will be filled with how very, very kind, sweet and humorous he was throughout his life.
Ed and Connie Meents
February 10, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to Jo and the kids. We lived in Lincoln and were members of the Methodist Church w/Joe and "Bus" for many years.
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