Frank R. Knackstedt

1935 - 2024

Frank R. Knackstedt

August 28, 1935 - July 3, 2024

PONTIAC - Frank R. Knackstedt, 88, of Pontiac, passed away on July 3, 2024, at his residence in Pontiac.

His celebration of life will be at Pub 13 in Pontiac on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Duffy-Bauer-Snedecor Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

Frank was born on August 28, 1935, in Marion, KS, to Rudolph and Treva (Duke) Knackstedt. He married Donna Hildreth on August 11, 2000, at Cornell Methodist Church. She survives in Pontiac.

Also surviving are his children, Frank (Janet) Goetzfridt of Blue Springs, MO, Kelley (Mark) Hatfield of Lee's Summit, MO, Timothy (Erin) Knackstedt of Geneseo, IL, Karolynn Schwartz of Washington, IL, Barbara (Dave) Masching of Van Buren, MO; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by his parents; two sisters, Wilma "Irish" Shaw and Norma Jean Knackstedt Ingmire; and one stepson, Timothy Hubbard.

Frank was educated at Marion High School. He was in the United States National Guard for six years. He was employed as a salesman for 30-plus years and bus driver for 15 years.

Frank's true passion was music. His love of music began at four years old when he received his first guitar. He went on to perform his music all over the country, known by his stage name "Frankie Reb." Throughout his life, he performed at many notable venues like Tootie's and Robert's in Nashville. He spent time as a frontman for George Jones, and interacted with notable stars like Bill Anderson, Roy Clark, Patsy Cline, and many more. This love of music has been passed on to all the people in his life, especially the grandchildren that have been entertained by "The Puppy Dog Song." That love of music shall live on for generations.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Donna Knackstedt at First Financial in Pontiac, IL.

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