Bob was a 1947 graduate of Abbyville High School and had attended Kansas State University. He was a member of the Abbyville United Methodist Church, Abbyville Community Church and Abbyville Booster Club. Bob was a farmer, stockman, and Machinist, mostly with Master Machine Mfg., after returning from serving in the United States Army in Japan during the Korean War. He was member of Albert Pike Lodge #303 AF&AM. Wichita, and a lifetime member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68.
On November 22, 1953, Bob married Alberta Louise Potter at Pretty Prairie. She survives. He ia also survived by: son, Raymond and wife Sheila of Peck; brother, Carl of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Stephanie Kreutzer and husband Keegan of Wichita; and grandson, Ryan Knoefel of Garden City.
Bob was preceded in death bt his parents and son. Ronald.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Keith A. Dellenbach officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Albert Pike Lodge #303 Af&AM. Burial will follow in Abbyville Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Monday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Knoefel Family Scholarship at Fairfield High School, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 Main, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.
Bob was a 1947 graduate of Abbyville High School and had attended Kansas State University. He was a member of the Abbyville United Methodist Church, Abbyville Community Church and Abbyville Booster Club. Bob was a farmer, stockman, and Machinist, mostly with Master Machine Mfg., after returning from serving in the United States Army in Japan during the Korean War. He was member of Albert Pike Lodge #303 AF&AM. Wichita, and a lifetime member of American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68.
On November 22, 1953, Bob married Alberta Louise Potter at Pretty Prairie. She survives. He ia also survived by: son, Raymond and wife Sheila of Peck; brother, Carl of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Stephanie Kreutzer and husband Keegan of Wichita; and grandson, Ryan Knoefel of Garden City.
Bob was preceded in death bt his parents and son. Ronald.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Keith A. Dellenbach officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Albert Pike Lodge #303 Af&AM. Burial will follow in Abbyville Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Monday, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Knoefel Family Scholarship at Fairfield High School, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 Main, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.
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