William Knott

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20. 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island, IL, followed by a celebration of life luncheon at the Legacy Room, 1200 E. 39th St. Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Bill was born on August 14, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, to William Knott, Sr. and Nelda (Stephens) Knott. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1961. On December 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Margy Ellen Wietlispach in Rock Island, IL. He was employed at John Deere and retired in 1989.

Bill enjoyed fishing, watching Iowa Hawkeye football, the Bears, and the Cubs. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He is survived by His wife of 64 years, Margy Knott; children: Kati (Tom) Bushur of Aurora, CO, Kari Oliger of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Kevin (Claudette) Knott of Long Grove, IA, Bill (Lorena) Knott of Citrus Springs, FL, Amy (Matt) Kakert of Bettendorf, IA, and Betsy (Terry) Smith of Spring, TX; sister, Sandy Reed of Sunrise, FL; along with 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Prunty; son-in-law, Kevin Oliger; first grandchild, Mark R. Oliger; and great grandchild, Koen Knott.