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KNACKE, George Frederick
Born in San Francisco, CA. April 19, 1938; passed away in Roseville, CA June 23, 2010 at the age of 72 after a brief battle with lung cancer. George was raised in San Francisco, CA until he joined the US Air Force and served 4 years. He then proceeded to wed Mary Lynn and have 4 boys together. Upon the death of his first child at birth and his wife in 1983, George raised his 3 boys. He became an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed spending time on the water, tournament bass fishing, striper fishing and duck hunting with his sons. Later in life George enjoyed traveling and spending time with his longterm girlfriend Loretta Dark. He is survived by his 3 children, Allen (wife Linda), David (girlfriend Machel), James (wife Jaime) and 7 grandchildren, Cody, Jillian, Jonathan, Jacob, Nathan, Devin and Allison. Memorial Services will be held on July 10, 2010 at 1pm at Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, 725-2109) and he will later be laid to rest at The Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno with his wife (Mary Lynn Knacke), son (Richard Edward Knacke) and beloved labrador (Dutch). REST IN PEACE DAD, WE MISS YOU.
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Loretta Dark
August 7, 2010
My dearest George you will always be a part of my heart. I will miss you and feel sad at this time, but one day we will be able to travel together again. With all my love.
Loretta
Loretta Dark
August 7, 2010
My dearest George you will always live in my heart and be a wonderful part of my memories. I love you so much and was sad to let you go, but one day we will travel together again.
Loretta
July 20, 2010
Dear Allen, Dave,and Jim,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You have all been in our thoughts and we wanted you to know what a nice man your father was. We're sure you will all miss him greatly. We are sorry we weren't able to make it to his service, but wanted you to know that we truly care. Take care of yourselves.
Best wishes and condolences to all of you,
Tito and Vickie Lovingood
Cody & Jillian Knacke
July 17, 2010
Grandpa,
We love and miss you so much and wish we could have went out there and visited you more throughout the years. We're always gonna remember the fun times we had with you during the summer. You were our only Grandpa and you will always be missed.
Keri Allen
July 12, 2010
To the Knacke family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with George at Senator Ford for many years, he was a kind, funny and all around sweet guy. He was proud of his son's and grand kids. My thoughts and prayers are with the Knacke family at this very sad time. Try to remember all the good times, those memories will last a life time.
Betty Avalos
July 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Knacke family and to my dear friend Loretta Dark. George was a very kind and loving man who brought great joy into Loretta's life.
Linda Knacke
July 9, 2010
Thank you for welcoming me into your family, I always felt very comfortable around you and enjoyed your company. Thank you for raising my husband to be such a caring, loving man. I will miss you and love you very much.
David John Knacke
July 8, 2010
Dad, Thank you for always being there for me and loving me unconditionally. You raised and taught us in becoming strong men. We never did with out and you were always our hero. You were always strong and never showed us any fear while raising us three boys on your own. You are the best Dad that anybody could ever ask for. I love you Dad and will always miss your smile and your jokes. I have not only lost my father but I have lost my best friend.
Love your son Dave
July 8, 2010
Dad, The trips we took together the fishing tournaments and all the things we did together will last a lifetime. You were not only my dad but my best friend. We all miss you. Love Allen
Mike Enders
July 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing George for over 21 years...working together, going to see customers together, fishing, meeting for coffee, etc. Even after moving to Oregon several years ago we still kept in frequent touch with each other. George was a friend you kept for life - he was that kind of guy. He was so proud of his sons & grandkids & often talked about how they were doing. He was very happy with Loretta, after all the years alone & it was good to see. We'll all miss him terribly. He was a terrific guy.
MICHAEL NUNEZ
July 7, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE KNACKE FAMILY.I WORKED WITH GEORGE FOR 11 YRS AT SENATOR FORD.HE WAS A TRUSTED CO-WORKER AND GOOD FRIEND,ALWAYS QUICK WITH A JOKE.HE WILL SURLY BE MISSED
Machel Miller-Presley
July 7, 2010
George
You have for the last 4 years replaced a parent in my heart that I had lost. I will miss you and greatly love you.
Machel
July 7, 2010
I miss and love you Dad. We had some great times hunting, fishing and hanging out. Thanks for all you did. Love your son Jim
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