Born July 25, 1929 in Wessington Springs, SD; passed away December 5, 2001. Heavy equipment mechanic for over 30 years, and member of Operating Engineers Local 302. Survived by his beloved wife of fifty years, Opal F. Knigge of Woodinville; daughters, Carla J. Halazon and her husband Don, Janet S. Jones and her husband Michael; sons, Dennis W. Knigge, Lynn R. Knigge and his wife Rita, Garold C. Knigge and his wife Geneva; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry G. Knigge, Donald F. Knigge and his wife Angie, Lyle E. Knigge and his wife Sharon; sisters, Elsie M. Smith, Dakota F. Gunderson and her husband Merrill, Leona R. Grieve and her husband Verald. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, December 11; 10:00AM, Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel, 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
