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Gerald Knecht Obituary
Gerald David Knecht, 66, of Trojan Road, Hunlock Creek, passed away at his home Jan. 18, 2013 surrounded by his children.
He was born May 26, 1946, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Walter and Corliss Knecht. Gerald was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed as a welder by Air Products and Chemicals until his retirement.
He is survived by the mother of his four children, Deborah Knecht; his children, Sheila Nicoletti, with whom he resided; Kelly Knecht, Exeter; Sherry Knecht, West Wyoming; son, Walter Knecht, Wyoming. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Devon Nicoletti, Sadie Knecht, Sean McGeehan, Dylan Knecht, Tylar Knecht, and a niece, Ellen Knecht.
He was preceded in death by brothers, William Knecht and Lawrence Knecht; niece Anne Lorah and his faithful companion, Duke.
Memorial services will be held Saturday at the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. Friends may call Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.
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Kelly Knecht
May 26, 2025
Happy Birthday in Heaven Fatherhead. You were taken too soon from us. But you are in Spirit with us Everyday.
With Love Always,
Your 2 Daughterheads, and your beautiful granddaughter, Dev Nicoletti.
Jim White
January 23, 2013
R I P my dear friend I will meet up with you again in the future. You will be missed by many. Peace Out
January 23, 2013
You will be greatly missed my friend. Peace Out Buddy
James. M. Tarutis
January 22, 2013
Worked with him at air
Products and had many great memories rest in peace brother we will
Meet again............
Michelle Miller
January 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of your dad. He will be missed
Nicole Miller
January 22, 2013
Sheila, Kelly, Sherry and Walter, I am sorry for your loss. Uncle Jerry was a great guy. He will forever be missed.
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