Donald Lee Knecht "Don", 86 passed through the Holy Gates on August 8th at Miami Valley Hospital after a courageous battle with Pneumonia and Covid. He will be so greatly missed by his beloved companion and wife, Judi of 38 years. Don is survived by his two sons and daughter along with a host of grandchildren, sister-in-law Donna and husband Bill Parks, nieces, nephews, family and life long friends.
Don retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T after 36 plus years of service. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, living life to the fullest every chance he got. He was a Life member of the Telephone Pioneers, Member of Amvets Post 99, Crossroads of America Bass Club and an avid Woodworker who also loved sports, gardening and his flowers.
There will be a Gathering of Friends on Friday, August 26th at 1 pm at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Kettering Oh with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to SISCA animal shelter.