Steven P. Knothe

Steven P. Knothe, 69, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 20, 1951. Steve graduated from Concordia High School in 1969. He attended Indiana University until he chose to serve his country in the Army Reserves. Steve was devoted to his family and cherished time spent with them. He was a devout Christian and avid fisherman and reader. He loved sports, interacting with people, and spending vacations on Sanibel Island. He was a former owner of Henderson Reed Garden Center, and later worked in sales at Polar King Int’l, Target and Umber’s Hardware. Steve is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rita; sons Jason (Jennifer) and Sean (Rachelle); four granddaughters; and a sister, Sue Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents Herb and Joan Knothe, and a sister, Diane Vickers. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 3:00 P.M at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (7710 East State Blvd, Fort Wayne). Join us for a visitation on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2-6 pm at Hockemeyer Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, or a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.