Joseph Knowlton

January 10, 1947 - April 14, 2023 (76 years old)

Rolling Prairie, Indiana

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Joseph Knowlton

January 10, 1947 - April 14, 2023 (76 years old)

Rolling Prairie, Indiana

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Joseph Knowlton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-04-20T21:00:00
End: 2023-04-21T00:00:00
Location: Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Knowlton of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, born in Plymouth, Indiana, who passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Knowlton to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Dean and Dorothy Knowlton (Lisiecki); his former wife Carol Knowlton (Spence); and his siblings, Ronald, Richard Knowlton and Shirley McDonald.

He is survived by: his wife Susan Knowlton (Brown); his children, Tammie Duncan (John) of Hobart, Indiana, Tracy Knowlton of Port Charlotte, Kristie Surma of Naples, Karen Reppert (Ethan) of Port Charlotte and Joseph Knowlton, Jr. (Nicole) of Rolling Prairie, Indiana; his stepchildren, Brenda Schnik (Keith) of Mishawaka and Steve Newland of Walkerton, Indiana; and his siblings, Don Knowlton (Ruth), Arlene Heim and Lloyd Knowlton (Joyce). He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

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Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Inc, Essling Chapel

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April 18, 2023

susan klibinski wrote a sympathy message

“The Knowlton family is in our thoughts and prayers. Big Joe was a very quiet and soft spoken man. He was always kind and thankful for the little things in life. He was always a pleasure to be around. He'll be missed by many. May God comfort and give Peace to all his loved ones. Claude and Susan”

April 17, 2023

Kim Brown wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Joe was such a good man.....his wife called him her"gentle giant" I can still see him sitting on the floor rolling a ball back and forth with my grandaughter Ellie.....she was always excited to see her "bonus" grampa!”

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Apr 20

Visitation

Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel
1117 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN 46350

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Apr 20

Rosary

Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home
1117 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN 46350

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Apr 21

Visitation

Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church
3444 US-20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

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Apr 21

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Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church
3444 US-20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

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