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William Knotek Obituary
Born May 28, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Milan James and Gladys (O'Connor) Knotek. He was graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966, and he attended the University of Iowa, where he enjoyed himself thoroughly. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Chicago.
He married the former Bobbie Fry on November 15, 1975 in Council Bluffs. Their 31-year-marriage produced two daughters, Karlyn Nelson and Lacy Knotek.
Bill was a dedicated and trusted software professional who worked for several grocery companies, including Hinky Dinky and SuperValu in Omaha and Tom Thumb in Dallas. In 1987 he joined the software company, Dallas Systems Corporation, as a vice president and worked in various executive roles for this company and its successors, EXE, SSA Global and Infor. Both collegues and customers highly respected Bill for his integrity in business, his dedication to people and his commitment to quality. Bill was a person who people wanted both to work with as a respected associate and to spend time with as a trusted friend.
In addition to his wife and children, Bill is survived by his mother, Gladys Knotek of Council Bluffs; siblings, Sharon Curry of Natick, Mass., Larry Knotek of Council Bluffs, Mary Lou Pfeiffer of Council Bluffs, Michael Knotek of Tucson, Ariz.; and Jim Knotek of Kansas City, Mo.; lifelong friends, John Herzog of Omaha, Neb., and Steve Spitznagle of Council Bluffs; his beloved companion, Bailey, a chocolate lab; golf buddies, coworkers and a host of other family friends. His father preceded him in death.
A funeral mass was held at 1 p.m, Saturday, March 31, 2007, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Plano, Texas, with Father Clifford Smith officiating. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Memorials may be offered to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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JENNIE VANSCOY
April 6, 2007
DEAR UNCLE LARRY
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
John Metz
April 5, 2007
Larry: I just learned about the loss of your brother. Please know that I will say special prayers for you during this time of sorrow. John Metz
TODDY ANN LEYTHAM
April 5, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOUR FAMILY THESE NEXT FEW DAYS. SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
ALHS CLASS OF 62-TODDY ANN DAVIS
Mary Turner
March 31, 2007
Bobbie
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope lovely and enjoyable memories from the past 31 years can bring comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I’m sending positive energy your way during this difficult time....Love, Mare
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