Patty Knebel

Patty Knebel obituary

Patty Knebel

Patty Knebel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Patricia Sue "Patty" Knebel, 63, of Francesville, IN passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born on January 13, 1962 in Knox, IN to Gail William and Shirley Ann (Podell) Knebel. Patty attended West Central High School and later earned a GED. For nearly 20 years, she worked at Donaldson's in Rensselaer, IN.

Patty was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. She loved her family very much, especially her beloved dog, Chachi, who passed away just hours after she did. Patty will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by:

Shirley Ann (Podell) Knebel, Francesville, IN Mother

Melinda (George) Scheffer, Francesville, IN Sister

Jim Knebel, Winamac, IN Brother

Bob (Katie) Knebel, Noblesville, IN Brother

Melissa (Dave) Andres, Niece

Amber (Alex) Leman, Niece

Joshua (Tiffany) Knebel, Nephew

Chelsea (Mike) Sharpe, Niece

Claire Knebel, Niece

Sam Knebel, Nephew

Many Great Nieces and Nephews

Jeanie Shrader, Aunt

Numerous Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Gail William Knebel, Father

Cindy Lou Knebel, Sister

David Knebel, Brother

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Visitation will be from 11 AM - 2 PM EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Services will be held at 2 PM EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating.

Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Parkview Health Foundation or Pulaski Health Foundation.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

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

Frain Mortuary - Winamac

305 E. Main Street P.O. Box 248, Winamac, IN 46996

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