James E Knott Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 29, 2024, at the age of 94, James E Knott of Carroll, Iowa, born in Denison, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward E. "Bud" Knott and Grace Annunciata Knott (Eggers); his wife Marge; his siblings, Bill Knott (Leann), Terry Knott (Georgina) and Gerriann Kozak (Chet); his parents-in-law, Max and Alice Walde; his siblings-in-law, Maxine Walde, Jim and Jack Walde; and his nephew James "Bud" Knott.
He is survived by: his children, Lori Cooper (Fred) of Tempe, AZ, Bradley Knott (Kimberly) of Kensington, MD, Jeffrey Knott (Keri) of Aurora, CO, Colette "Ketsie" Wilkins (Mike Osterberg) of Urbandale, IA, Douglas Knott (Carol) of Grafton, WI and Jennifer Pottebaum (David) of Carroll; his grandchildren, Jonathan "JJ" Cooper (Jenna), Jeffrey Cooper (Kathryn), Nick Wilkins (Shannon), Brett Wilkins, Tanner Wilkins, Joey Pottebaum, Jessica Pottebaum, Austin Knott, Peter "Max" Knott, Emily Knott, Katherine Knott, Dylan Knott, James Knott and Darren Knott; his great grandchildren, Declan, Maeve Wilkins, Logan, Theodore Cooper, Jackson and Elliott Cooper; and his sister-in-law Kathleen Mason (Bob) of Powell, WY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
His contributions to his community, along with the dozens of accolades he garnered for such, were monumental, but love for his family outweighed all.
March 3, 2024
Debbie, John, Maggie, Paul and Robbie lit a candle
March 3, 2024
Debbie, John, Maggie, Paul and Robbie sent flowers