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Richard A. Knar Sr.

1936 - 2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - South Suburban Chapel

6080 South 27th Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Richard Knar Obituary

Knar Sr., Richard A Richard Alan Knar, Sr., passed into eternal life on July 6, 2017 at the age of 81. Dick was a 1958 graduate of UW-Eau Claire and earned his Master's degree from Rutgers University. Dick and Renee D. Knar, (nee Hestekind), his bride of 57 years, were married on July 2, 1960 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. They resided in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for 30 years where they raised their 7 children: Karen (James) Blackburn, Kathleen (Peter) Ryan, Richard (Theresa) Knar, Jr., Deanne Knar (Gregory Doyle), Constance (Daniel) Wuest, Susan Knar, and Cheryl (Chuck) Berry. He is further survived by 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dick was a professor of mathematics and a coach of basketball, baseball, and football. He worked at Marquette High School, Don Bosco High School (now Thomas More), Marian University (Fond du Lac), and UW-Fond du Lac. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Monday July 10, 2017 from 4-8PM and also Tuesday from 10-11AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 3635 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment on Wednesday at Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire, WI at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 9, 2017.

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Tim Noonan

July 14, 2017

Some very exciting basketball teams in the 70's. Fun to watch the high scoring offense. Seemed ahead of his time with the run n gun offense. Met him years later in Scottsdale and he was wearing a UW Eau Claire tshirt and that started the conversation.

Kim Shafer

July 12, 2017

To The Knar Family
Deepest Sympathy...Thoughts and prayers from your babysitter on County Line Road in Van Dyne.

Pat Seroka

July 12, 2017

My fondest memories of my years at Don Bosco were being a student in Mr. Knar's algebra class. He was a no-nonsense teacher known for disciplining class "clowns" by literally taking their books and throwing them out into the hall and telling them to "get out and go see the principal"! I recall his wife was a great looking young lady who taught the boys cheerleading squad and many more boys joined the ranks.

Mr. Knar was an outstanding, teacher, coach and great role model for us teenage boys....too bad we don't have more teachers like him today.

My prayers for Mr. Knar and sympathies to his family.

Susan Brenner

July 11, 2017

So sad to hear this news. So many memories of cheering on the basketball team at UW-FDL. Great coach. Even better man. Coach, you will be missed.

Susan Brenner
Cheerleading Squad

Lisa Weeks

July 11, 2017

I had Prof. Knar while I was a student at UW-FDL. I remember him fondly. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.

Joseph Aigner

July 11, 2017

Richard was a master coach in his day. The Aigners
send there condolence to the family.

Chuck Birschbach

July 9, 2017

Renee and all the "little" Knars, Pls accept our most sincere condolences. Coach brought many athletes in a wide range of skill to mold winners.
What ever the sport, we respected his knowledge and enthusiasm.
Even some of us sat in his class where he was as knowledgeable in calculus as the sports he coached. Only if you dozed off, be ready as a piece of chalk could fly.
With love and respect!!
The Family 1969 Coach Knar's very first college basketball team at UW-FDL

THE FAMILY 1969 Knar's 1st College Team UW-FDL

Charlie Birschbach

July 9, 2017

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Memorial Events
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Jul

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - South Suburban Chapel

6080 South 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221

Jul

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

3635 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis, WI 53221

Jul

11

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

3635 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis, WI 53221

Jul

12

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Forest Hill Cemetery

Eau Claire, WI 53221

Funeral services provided by:

Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - South Suburban Chapel

6080 South 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221

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