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Gene proudly served our country in the United States Army. After being drafted, he spent his service in Louisiana and Texas before settling in Whitehall. He received his associate degree from Muskegon Community College and worked as an electrical engineer for DuPont in Montague for the rest of his career.
On August 23, 1958, Gene married the love of his life, Vivian, who preceded him in death.
Gene could light up any room with his smile, and anyone that he met was a friend for life... He loved to spend time with friends and family and nearly every morning he could be found at Gary's restaurant. Gene was a bit of a renaissance man, in that he was interested and talented at so many things. He could fix nearly anything and loved tinkering with his classic cars. He loved to watch football, his favorite teams being the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions. Over the years he enjoyed waterskiing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, flying, bowling, golf, and hunting. He was a deadeye shot with any sort of weapon. He was a proud lifetime member of Fox Lake Rod & Gun Club and was a weekly shooter up until very recently.
Gene is survived by: his son, Kurt (Wendy) Knoth; grandchildren, Adeline (Christian) Knoth-Miller and Benjamin Knoth; brother, David Knoth; sisters, Rosemary Stockwell, Carol (Randy) Hill, Anita (Mark) Boyd; sister-in-law Dianne (Terry) Sanders; and dozens of cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Gene was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Wayne Knoth; his twin brother, James; and numerous sisters and brothers in-law.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Whitehall American Legion, Post 69.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 29, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, MI 49461, with his nephew, Jimmy Knoth officiating. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM until time of service and a luncheon will follow the service at Gary's Restaurant, in Whitehall.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Rosemary Knoth Stockwell
Yesterday
To my brother Gene. You and Jim always told me on my birthday that I would never catch up to you ( in reference) to our ages. Well brother I will come,Dec. 30 2025. Lord willing I will be 89. I will cherish that memory. I am grieving the loss of my husband of 69 years come Dec. 22 this year. To my family I tell you all that I love you and wish I could have been with you on this day. The news that Gene passed on the17th. and Larry on the 16th. was such a heartache,leaning hard into the Lord these day's. Rest well Gene. Sister Cookie
Joe Czarny
September 28, 2025
Our condolences to you Kurt and whole family of your dad´s passing, he was a great man! We will miss him at burger nights at the Legion
Joe and Becky Czarny
Jamie and Cindy Butler
September 25, 2025
My wife and I always enjoyed talking with Gene about his collection of cars and family when we visited him as we stored our car in his building filled with his memories. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He was a wonderful man.
Jackie Fraser (Whitelake Senior Center)
September 25, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Gene's family and close friends. I had Gene as a pedicure client at the Whitelake Senior center for many of his last years. I always enjoyed our time together chatting and laughing. He was a very nice man.
He will be missed.
Jane Solem
September 24, 2025
God bless Gene. We will all miss him at Fox Lake Rod and Gun Club.
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