Bob was in the first graduating class of John Marshall High School (1951). After serving in the Air Force, he graduated from Central State College (now UCO) in Edmond. He retired from the FAA (in Oklahoma City) and then married his wife of 27 years, Patricia (Pat) Vannarath.
Bob’s favorite things included: Keeping in contact with his family and friends; gardening and, most of all, fishing.
Bob’s immediate family includes: His wife, Pat; daughter, Paulette Albright; step-daughter, Natalie and her husband Scott Lee and their children, Poppy Lou and Cyan.
He will be missed by his surviving relatives: Sister, Sue; nieces: Shirley, Judy, Janelle, Peggy, Kay and Jennifer; nephews: Richard, Allen, Jerry, Ronnie and Jim; as well as a host of In-laws, cousins and friends.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Garrett Knol and Doris (Casto) Knol; his siblings: George, Nadine, Wilma, Joan and Ruth; his nephew Larry and nieces Elaine and Patsy (Pat).
Bob will be buried at Britton Cemetery, next to his mother and father.
A visitation for Bob will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034.
A funeral service will occur Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034 followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Britton Cemetery, 1200 NW 101st St. Oklahoma City, OK
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