Thomas G. Kniebbe

Thomas G. Kniebbe obituary, Saginaw, MI

Thomas G. Kniebbe

Thomas Kniebbe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snow Funeral Home - Saginaw on Feb. 9, 2026.
Thomas Glenn Kniebbe

Prudenville, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home. Age 83 years. Son of the late Bruce and Shirley (Wade) Kniebbe, Thomas was born January 20, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Bonnie L. Lutz, his loving wife of 62 years, on June 15, 1963. She survives him. Thomas was employed at General Motors as a machine operator for 32 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Prudenville. Tom enjoyed hunting, feeding the birds, playing cards and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving besides his wife Bonnie are two sons, Harold and April Kniebbe, Fredericksburg, Virginia; Michael and Dawn Kniebbe, Birch Run; five grandchildren, Kevin and Toni Kniebbe, Eric and Kristina Kniebbe, Justin and Elizabeth Kniebbe, Cameron Kniebbe, Logan Kniebbe; three great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Kinsley and Carter; one brother, Michael and Mary Jo Kniebbe; many nieces and nephews; a special friend, Jeff Duberg. Thomas was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald and Twila Kniebbe. A special thanks to Compassus Hospice for the love and care given to Tom and his family.

Funeral Service will take place 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., Saginaw, Michigan. Pastor Fred Smith will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit at the funeral home, where the family will be present on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Compassus Hospice. Please share memories and condolences with the family at snowfuneralhome.net

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