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Norbert Knoll Obituary
Well known founder and owner of Knoll's Black Forest restaurant, died Monday, May 2, 2005. He was 73. Born in Stuttgart, Germany he and his wife Hildegard, came to the U.S. in December 1958, settling in Santa Monica. They opened their first restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard in February 1960. In 1982 they moved to a larger space on Wilshire Boulevard. After 22 years at that location they closed the Black Forest and retired in March 2004. He was a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, the California Restaurant Association and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his beloved wife and business partner of 44 years, Hildegard, he is survived by his loving son Ronald (wife Kristin) and cherished grandsons, Kyle, Nicholas, Hayden and Justin. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Monica's Catholic Church, in Santa Monica, Thursday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to: John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John's Health Center, St. John's Health Center, St. Monica's Church S.M.A.S.H. Program. Gates Kingsley Gates Moeller Murphy (310) 395-9988
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sig schwarz
October 10, 2005
Ken and I and Heidi and Carl are so sad to hear of Norbert's passing. Dear Hildegard our love goes with you.
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Veronica St.Claire
May 8, 2005
You were a wonderful part of our lives for so many years Norbert, cooking for us, joking with us. We send our love and deepest sympathy to Hilde and her family in their sad loss.
Veronica St.Claire and Mary Thorndal
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