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Frederick Knop Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Frederick L. Knop, 87, of East Peoria passed away at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center emergency room.
Frederick was born on Mar. 4, 1927, in Mount Olive, Ill., to Frederick L. Jr. and Minnie (Niehaus) Knop. He married Joyce E. Garber on Nov. 29, 1958, in Peoria. She survives.
He also is survived by his son, Rick Knop of Chillicothe; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Loren (Emily) Knop of Chatham, Ill.
Frederick was a graduate of Bradley University, where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked at Caterpillar Inc. for many years, retiring in 1985.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, East Peoria. Pastor Fred Doughty will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at the church. An additional visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded after services.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Knop
Mark Cioni
January 10, 2015
Sympathies from your snow plow guy, neighbor and friend.
December 17, 2014
Hi Joyce, Ken and I want to tell you we are so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. However, we sure do have some wonderful memories of you and Fred. Please except our deepest sympathy and know that we are thinking of you.
Ken and Mary Rhoads
December 16, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
TOM AND MARLENE WELLS
December 16, 2014
Rick,We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your Mom.
Stephanie, Barry, Greg and Debby
Toni Westbrook
December 16, 2014
Mr. Knop was a wonderful man. He was the best neighbor growing up and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to Joyce and Rick.
Amy, Whitney and Jackson
December 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Fred was always so fun and loving. The kids loved "Uncle Baldy" as Jackson affectionately called him. Our love to Joyce especially. I'm sorry we can't be there.
December 14, 2014
Dearest Joyce,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Love, Julie and Ken Robbins
Paula Thornton
December 14, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family, Joyce. May God's comfort surround you today and all the days that follow. Love and blessings, Paula
Debbie Farris
December 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Joyce,and your family. Fred will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Debbie Farris
Gerri Farris
Tina Wilson
December 14, 2014
Dear Joyce and Rick,
So very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nan
Ken Hollmann
December 13, 2014
My sympathies to Fred's family. I have many remembrances of the times spent with Fred & other fraternity brothers at Bradley. His bowling ball had a special zip behind it that made the pin boys take notice. Fred was a special guy.
December 13, 2014
Our sincere sympathies and prayers are with you Joyce & Rick.
Sincerely,
Norma (Burge) Houlette
Jerry & Kathy (Burge) Kuhn
Jackie (Jackson) Hines
December 13, 2014
Sending sympathy, courage & strength to you & your family during this sad time, Joyce.
Bo and Jen Tomsovic
December 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce and Rick. Fred was like a second dad to me growing up. He will be missed greatly.
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