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Harold D. Knack

1941 - 2025

Harold D. Knack obituary, 1941-2025

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

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Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso

40 West Main Street

El Paso, Illinois

Harold Knack Obituary

Harold D. Knack

April 5, 1941 - July 8, 2025

Harold D. Knack, 84, died peacefully at the Timbercreek Rehab Center in Pekin, Ill., on July 8, 2025.

He was born on April 5, 1941 to Herman and Dorothy Thiel Knack.

He is survived by his siblings, Marjorie (late Julius) Folkerts, Don Knack, late Dale (Mary) Knack, Dean Knack, Ron Knack and Marvin Knack. He was a grandfather to Josh, Ashley and Michael. He was also an uncle, cousin and friend of many. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, Dale.

Harold worked for Linco for over 20 years as a mechanic. In his free time, he enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.

Visitation will be held at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso, Ill., on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10:30 a.m., until time of funeral services at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Chuck Feeney from the United Methodist Church of El Paso will be officiating. Burial will follow at Minonk Township Cemetery.

Donations in his memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences to the family can be made at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

40 W. Main St., El Paso, IL 61738

309-527-4000
Published by The Pantagraph on Jul. 13, 2025.

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16

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso

40 W. Main St., El Paso, IL 61738

Jul

16

Funeral service

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home - El Paso

40 W. Main St., El Paso, IL 61738

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