Robert
Robert S. Knitter
Bob passed away, Friday, July 7, 2023, in Plainwell, MI.
He was born March 7, 1943, in Chicago, the son of Albert and Ann (Berklan) Knitter. For several years Bob worked for various financial firms. In his free time he loved golfing, spending time in Charlevoix and Saugatuck and enjoyed road trips in his MGB. On March 16, 1984 in Kalamazoo he married Kay Sage who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Alan Knitter and Michelle Knitter; granddaughters, Gabi Knitter and Bella Knitter; step-daughter, Veronica MacDonald and special uncle, Steve.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Brad.
Friends may visit with Bob’s family starting at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego, until the time of the funeral mass at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran and Monsignor Michael Hazard officiating.
Cremation will follow and burial of ashes will take place at St. Margaret Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Tim and Melissa Mckee
July 8, 2023 at 2:54 pm
Memories of you will live on forever in our hearts.
Sending our love to Aunt Kay, Veronica and family.
Love Always.
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Stephen Knitter
July 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Our Deepest sympathies go out to the entire family of Bob. We were looking forward. to meeting this Summer up in Saugatuck as per our usual get together at Phils’ or The Butler. I’m grateful that we re-connected 29 years ago after a long absence. You helped me get through some tough times in the mid 90’s and I’m forever grateful for that. We seemed to always have some great conversations whether on the phone or. in person. Thanks for the memories. I’ll cherish them always. RIP, Bob.
Cousin Steve & Linda Knitter
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Krcatovich
July 8, 2023 at 7:31 pm
Kay and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He fought a good fight . Bob was always a great person to chat with, pray for each others families and enjoy life. He will be missed so much.
Peace be with your family,
Mike & Joanne
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Lou and Betsy
July 9, 2023 at 4:03 pm
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing . May he rest in peace. God be with the whole family. Sincerely , Lou and Betsy OSIKA
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Laura Hayes
July 10, 2023 at 9:06 am
Kay – please know that you have been in my thoughts daily with the struggles faced with Bob. May he rest peacefully now. Laura
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Alma Stafford
July 10, 2023 at 10:27 am
Kay,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alma & John Stafford
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Paulette Hilton
July 10, 2023 at 12:53 pm
Kay, our hearts are open to you and your family sending prays of comfort during this time of loss. May your family find peace and joy within the memories of great times shared. Mom and Dad appreciated and loved you both so much, as I also do. Paulette
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Lavonne Rus-Ogilvie
July 10, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Kay and Veronica, Thinking of the extended family during this time. May all the good memories sustain you.
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Donald Berklan
July 11, 2023 at 12:15 pm
I was so sorry to hear about Bobby‘s passing. My name is Don Berklan and I have I’ve been Bobby’s cousin we shared a Lotta good times together. I can remember when I was in high school even help me with some of my studies we just have to know that he’s in gods hands and he will have no more pain, God bless his family and hope for nothing but happiness and good health and the future
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Joy MacCreery
July 12, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Kay,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family strength and peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kurt Knitter
July 12, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Kay,
Wishing you and your family much comfort and peace during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember and treasure the moments me and my father spent with you and Bob.
May God bless everyone!
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Trish
July 13, 2023 at 8:16 am
So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I remember our meeting at North 11 and remember his beautiful smile.
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Sue Smilanich
July 17, 2023 at 6:21 am
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! We will miss his smile, his wit and conversations over pizza! Remembering you all in thoughts and prayers.
The Smilanich Family.
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Jeanne (Harper) Van Eerden
July 26, 2023 at 6:49 am
Dear Kay, so sorry for your loss. I would like to connect with you as a distant cousin, our grandparents were siblings, and on behalf of our class, Otsego Class of 1964. I have sent a donation to the American Cancer Society in memory of your husband Bob. I am praying for your heart to heal and for God’s comfort through your grief. Please email me.
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Kay Knitter
August 28, 2023 at 1:10 am
Jeanne, thanks for the condolences. I miss Bob terribly. Tried to find your email online, to no avail. God bless
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The Smilanich Families
August 15, 2023 at 10:10 am
A donation has been made to the American Cancer Society in Bob’s name.
Thinking of you all with our prayers!
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Vicki (Sage) Erwin
October 8, 2023 at 6:58 pm
Kay,
Bill and I were very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing today. It has been a long time since our paths have crossed by Bob’s kindness and smiles will live on in our fondest memories! Hugs
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He was born March 7, 1943, in Chicago, the son of Albert and Ann (Berklan) Knitter. For several years Bob worked for various financial firms. In his free time he loved golfing, spending time in Charlevoix and Saugatuck and enjoyed road trips in his MGB. On March 16, 1984 in Kalamazoo he married Kay Sage who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Alan Knitter and Michelle Knitter; granddaughters, Gabi Knitter and Bella Knitter; step-daughter, Veronica MacDonald and special uncle, Steve.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Brad.
Friends may visit with Bob’s family starting at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Otsego, until the time of the funeral mass at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran and Monsignor Michael Hazard officiating.
Cremation will follow and burial of ashes will take place at St. Margaret Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Robert S. Knitter
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Tim and Melissa Mckee
July 8, 2023 at 2:54 pm
Memories of you will live on forever in our hearts.
Sending our love to Aunt Kay, Veronica and family.
Love Always.
Reply
Stephen Knitter
July 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Our Deepest sympathies go out to the entire family of Bob. We were looking forward. to meeting this Summer up in Saugatuck as per our usual get together at Phils’ or The Butler. I’m grateful that we re-connected 29 years ago after a long absence. You helped me get through some tough times in the mid 90’s and I’m forever grateful for that. We seemed to always have some great conversations whether on the phone or. in person. Thanks for the memories. I’ll cherish them always. RIP, Bob.
Cousin Steve & Linda Knitter
Reply
Krcatovich
July 8, 2023 at 7:31 pm
Kay and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He fought a good fight . Bob was always a great person to chat with, pray for each others families and enjoy life. He will be missed so much.
Peace be with your family,
Mike & Joanne
Reply
Lou and Betsy
July 9, 2023 at 4:03 pm
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing . May he rest in peace. God be with the whole family. Sincerely , Lou and Betsy OSIKA
Reply
Laura Hayes
July 10, 2023 at 9:06 am
Kay – please know that you have been in my thoughts daily with the struggles faced with Bob. May he rest peacefully now. Laura
Reply
Alma Stafford
July 10, 2023 at 10:27 am
Kay,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alma & John Stafford
Reply
Paulette Hilton
July 10, 2023 at 12:53 pm
Kay, our hearts are open to you and your family sending prays of comfort during this time of loss. May your family find peace and joy within the memories of great times shared. Mom and Dad appreciated and loved you both so much, as I also do. Paulette
Reply
Lavonne Rus-Ogilvie
July 10, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Kay and Veronica, Thinking of the extended family during this time. May all the good memories sustain you.
Reply
Donald Berklan
July 11, 2023 at 12:15 pm
I was so sorry to hear about Bobby‘s passing. My name is Don Berklan and I have I’ve been Bobby’s cousin we shared a Lotta good times together. I can remember when I was in high school even help me with some of my studies we just have to know that he’s in gods hands and he will have no more pain, God bless his family and hope for nothing but happiness and good health and the future
Reply
Joy MacCreery
July 12, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Kay,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family strength and peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Kurt Knitter
July 12, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Kay,
Wishing you and your family much comfort and peace during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember and treasure the moments me and my father spent with you and Bob.
May God bless everyone!
Reply
Trish
July 13, 2023 at 8:16 am
So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I remember our meeting at North 11 and remember his beautiful smile.
Reply
Sue Smilanich
July 17, 2023 at 6:21 am
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! We will miss his smile, his wit and conversations over pizza! Remembering you all in thoughts and prayers.
The Smilanich Family.
Reply
Jeanne (Harper) Van Eerden
July 26, 2023 at 6:49 am
Dear Kay, so sorry for your loss. I would like to connect with you as a distant cousin, our grandparents were siblings, and on behalf of our class, Otsego Class of 1964. I have sent a donation to the American Cancer Society in memory of your husband Bob. I am praying for your heart to heal and for God’s comfort through your grief. Please email me.
Reply
Kay Knitter
August 28, 2023 at 1:10 am
Jeanne, thanks for the condolences. I miss Bob terribly. Tried to find your email online, to no avail. God bless
Reply
The Smilanich Families
August 15, 2023 at 10:10 am
A donation has been made to the American Cancer Society in Bob’s name.
Thinking of you all with our prayers!
Reply
Vicki (Sage) Erwin
October 8, 2023 at 6:58 pm
Kay,
Bill and I were very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing today. It has been a long time since our paths have crossed by Bob’s kindness and smiles will live on in our fondest memories! Hugs
Reply
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