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John Knee Obituary

Knee, John J. Monday, September 26, 2011, age 68 years. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Beckemeier). Loving father of Brian and Christopher "CJ" (Kelly) Knee. Dear brother of Marcia (Don) Petzer. Fond brother-in-law of Mildred (Larry) Nelson, Dale (Laureen) and Darrell Beckemeier. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family and many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, September 29, 3:00-7:30 PM. Funeral Services at 7:30 PM. Private interment Arlington Park Cemetery. John was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retiree of Allen-Bradley and a member of many fraternal organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 S. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322 www.pkfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 28, 2011.

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Tim Van Vooren

September 29, 2011

CJ and family-

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I am certain he was very proud to see who you have become. There is no greater tribute.

DONALD JENSEN

September 28, 2011

To the family of John.I am so sorry about your loss. Brother John is now with his Supreme Commander and all of his shipmates and friends in heaven.
Don Jensen.
Navy Vet. DREWPO

Sheryl Bertram

September 28, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I, as well as the Job's Daughters of Bethel 6 will miss seeing his smiling face. I have many memories of his wonderfully positive personality. Love, Sheryl Bertram

Rae Canfield

September 28, 2011

Dear Linda and family,
Thinking of you and remembering my many years of knowing and working alongside you and John.

Dee Heidenreich

September 28, 2011

Dear Linda, Brian, CJ and Kelly:
We were so sorry to hear the news about John. If there is anything you need, please know that we are here for you. Our prayers are with all of you. Love, Ed and Dee Heidenreich

September 28, 2011

John will be missed. His hugs too.
Dave & Rosie

Sherry Wanta

September 28, 2011

Aunt Linda, Brian and CJ, We are so sorry for your loss, I know how close all of you have always been as a family. John always knew how to put a smile on someones face. I miss all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Love, Sherry, Wayne, Asley, Kelley and family.

Sue Goodwin

September 28, 2011

Dear Linda and Family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing John outside working so hard in the yard. He was a great guy and we always enjoyed talking with him. With our sincere sympathy.

The Goodwin Family

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