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Obituary for Perry "Pat" Joseph Knobloch
Peoria- Perry “Pat” Joseph Knobloch, age 101, passed away at 11:45 AM, Friday, September 15, 2017 at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria, IL.
Perry was born August 29, 1916 in Peoria, a son of Albert and Elizabeth (Huber) Knobloch. He married Genevieve Mattlin December 15, 1939 in Peoria. They were happily married for 67 years before she passed on November 30, 2007.
Perry was an active member of his parish, First English Lutheran Church, in Peoria. He was a member of the Church Council, was a church trustee and was a building chairman. He worked for Loheide Caswell for 37 years until his retirement. Perry went on to work part-time as a carpenter for Sheridan Road Lumber until the age of 92.
Perry is survived by two sons, Daniel (Sharon) Knobloch of Los Alamitos, CA., and Dennis (Barb) Knobloch of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Kevin, Jennifer and Matthew and six great-grandchildren.
Perry was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters. He was the last survivor of a happy and vibrant family.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at First English Lutheran Church in Peoria, with a one hour prior visitation. Pastor Knight Wells will officiate and burial will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to First English Lutheran Church
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Perry was born August 29, 1916 in Peoria, a son of Albert and Elizabeth (Huber) Knobloch. He married Genevieve Mattlin December 15, 1939 in Peoria. They were happily married for 67 years before she passed on November 30, 2007.
Perry was an active member of his parish, First English Lutheran Church, in Peoria. He was a member of the Church Council, was a church trustee and was a building chairman. He worked for Loheide Caswell for 37 years until his retirement. Perry went on to work part-time as a carpenter for Sheridan Road Lumber until the age of 92.
Perry is survived by two sons, Daniel (Sharon) Knobloch of Los Alamitos, CA., and Dennis (Barb) Knobloch of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Kevin, Jennifer and Matthew and six great-grandchildren.
Perry was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and eleven brothers and sisters. He was the last survivor of a happy and vibrant family.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at First English Lutheran Church in Peoria, with a one hour prior visitation. Pastor Knight Wells will officiate and burial will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to First English Lutheran Church
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
19
Sep
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
First English Lutheran Church
725 E Forrest Hill AVe
Peoria, IL 61603
Funeral Service
Tuesday
19
Sep
11:00 AM
First English Lutheran Church
725 E Forrest Hill AVe
Peoria, IL 61603
Cemetery Details
Location
Swan Lake Memory Gardens
4601 Route 150
Peoria, IL 61615
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