Jack Knotek

Jack Knotek obituary

Jack Knotek

Jack Knotek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Berndt-Ledesma Juneau Funeral Home on Feb. 12, 2026.
Jack Knotek passed away on Thursday, February 13,2026 at the age of 93. He was born in Milwaukee on October 11. 1932 and was the son of Howard and Mabel Knotek. He was married to Nancy (Wallace) who preceded him in death. Jack was a veteran of the Air Force who served during the Korean War. He enjoyed all sports, especially tennis and badminton, which he played into his later years. Both he and Nancy spent many years in retirement antiquing. Jack was always up for a game of poker.
Survivors include children: Andy (Tricia) Knotek, Peg (John) Lonergan, Alan (Karen) Knotek, Jack (Charlotte) Knotek. Grandchildren Jennifer (Mark), Matt (Jullia), Sarah (Mitch), Jimmy (Julie), Becky (Dan), Tom, Kyle, Brandon, Dylan (Brianna), Maggie. Great-Grandchildren Jordy, JT, Addie, AJ, Hannah (Eli), Cormick, Grace, Sean, Nora, Vivian, Zeke, Rylee, Sydney, and Kasey. Sister-in-law Ann Workman.
The family will have a remembrance for Jack at a later time.

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