Mervin Henry Kneller passed away peacefully at his home in Kelowna on May 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Surviving are his wife Eloise; daughters Heidi Kneller of Lynwood Washington, Amy (John) Ambrose of Tri-cities Washington; grand-child Taylor Ambrose; brother Ralph (Marie) Kneller of Kelowna and Grace (Ron) Dublanko of Vancouver. He was predeceased by his parents William and Hanna Kuhn Kneller and brother Allen Kneller.
Mervin was born on March 31, 1939 in St. Boniface, Manitoba later coming with his family to British Columbia in 1946. He was a teacher for many years serving in classrooms across Canada and in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Mervin was actively involved in his community helping others with his special fix it skills and as an electrician. He was a shy man, yet could be friend anyone with his kind heart and a passion for learning. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, May 30th at Noon at the Rutland SDA church. Donations may be directed to Okanagan Christian School (ocskelowna.ca) or Knowledge.ca
