Barbara Ann Knuth Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Ann Knuth of Paris, Michigan, born in Big Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Knuth to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Wachter and Erma Wachter (Syler); her brothers, Clarence Jr. "Bud" Wachter (Norma) and Ronald Wachter; and her parents-in-law, Rudolph and Vera Knuth.
She is survived by: her husband Charles Knuth; her children, Pamela Murray of Nashville, TN, Charlotte Patrick (Larry Dunkel) of Big Rapids, Michael Knuth (Mary Kay) of Paris, Mary Knuth of Paris and Nikki Jorgensen (Larry) of Big Rapids; her brother-in-law Edwin Knuth (Terry) of Austin, TX; and her close friends, MaryBeth and Tony Linn. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 7th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A Mass was held on Thursday, November 7th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church (831 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MI 49667).
Memorial contributions in Barb's name may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Gathering Thunder Foundation or the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center.
