Mr. Richard M. Knee

Richard M. Knee, age 86, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Christiana Hospital. Dick was born in Altoona, PA to the late Edward H. Sr. and Anna B. Knee. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Francis University, Loretto, PA in 1952 and earned his masters degree from Purdue University, Lafayette, IN in 1954. Dick worked for the DuPont Company from 1954 to 1992 in the chemicals, dyes and pigments area where he was in management and sales in the later part of his career. After his retirement, he and Ann, his wife of 61 years, spent a great deal of time travelling throughout the world. Dick enjoyed golfing and carried a low, single digit handicap most of his golfing career. He also enjoyed gardening, landscaping and many other outdoor activities. Dick was a member of the DuPont Country Club from 1956 to 2016 and a longtime member of the Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, PA. He was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Parish since 1971 and was a minister to the sick until 2015. In addition to his parents, Dick is predeceased by his son, David Edward Knee (2011), his sister, Jean Wilt and his brother, Edward Knee. He is survived by his wife, Ann T. Knee of Wilmington, DE, his sons; Richard W. Knee and Kevin R. Knee, both of Indian Wells, CA and son Thomas F. Knee of Wilmington, DE, a brother Robert Knee of Tustin, Ca, and 12 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. A viewing will be held prior to mass from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Ministry of Caring, 115. E. 14th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.