Kenneth E. Knutel, of Park Ridge, loving husband of Joan nee Okon Knutel; devoted father of Terri (Kurt) Lefler, Edward Knutel and Jennifer Marshall; proud papa of Will, Matt, Annie, Ben and Nick; dear brother of Michael (Janie) Knutel. Visitation Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL (corner of Northwest Hwy./Rt.14 and Rand Rd.). Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from chapel to Our Lady of Ransom Church, 8300 Greenwood Niles, IL. Mass 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Stroke Association , 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, appreciated.