Michael Dale Knott

Michael Dale Knott obituary, Chester, IL

Michael Dale Knott

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Michael Knott Obituary

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MICHAEL DALE KNOTT, 56, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was born to the late Gary Knott and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater on July 29, 1969 in Chester, Illinois.

Michael had worked as a truck driver for Witte Brothers and had also worked for TG Missouri.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #1764 in Chester and the Eagles Club Aerie #4034 in Perryville, Missouri. Michael enjoyed pool tournaments and was an avid Raiders Football and Cardinal Baseball fan.

Survivors:

   Significant Other: 

        Sheri Clausen Chester, IL

   Mother: 

        Donna Prater Chester, IL

   1 Daughter: 

        Danielle Knott Perryville, MO

   3 Grandchildren: 

        Axel, Phoenix and Mason

   2 Siblings: 

        Josh Knott Perryville, MO

        Joey (Amanda) Prater Chester, IL

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Father and 1 Sister – Crystal Duensing

Funeral Service: 

   11:00 am, Monday, September 22, 2025

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Don Berry

Interment: 

   Paradise Cemetery

   Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   To the Family

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

839 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233

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Sep

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

839 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233

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