William J. “Bill” Knadel, Jr.
Tuesday, April 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Age:
90 years old
Memorial Luncheon
Date: Saturday June 01, 2024
Time: 11:30 am
Location: River Park Reception Hall at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Tuesday, April 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Age:
90 years old
Tuesday, April 24, 1934
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Age:
90 years old
William J. “Bill” Knadel, Jr.
William J. Knadel Jr., 90 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024.
Bill was born on April 24, 1934 in Springfield, MN to William and Inez (Welch) Knadel. He graduated from Springfield High School. On December 25, 1953 he married Donna Stern in Springfield, MN. The couple moved to Rochester in 1959 where Bill began working for the Rochester Police Department. Along with law enforcement, he started Dee’s Drapery Installation, which he operated in the Rochester and surrounding areas. Bill enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, and being with his family.
He is survived by his wife Donna of Rochester; his children Patti (Myron) Petersen of Stewartville, Kim (Henrietta) Knadel of Sherman, TX; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a great-grandson.
A Memorial Luncheon (including a time of remembrance) will be served starting at 11:30AM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the River Park Reception Hall at Macken Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Landing MN and Season’s Hospice.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of William J. “Bill” Knadel, Jr. has received the following condolences.
I loved working with Bill. He was a good man. He always had a great sense of humor and was usually up to “ no good.” Bill was an exceptional “Public Servant “. Flossie Lund
I loved working with Bill. He was a good man. He always had a great sense of humor and was usually up to “ no good.” Bill was an exceptional “Public Servant “. Flossie Lund
Bill was a wonderful guy!I loved his sense of humor, and he was a great help to me when I started out many moons ago in law enforcement. Over the 50 some odd years I've been lucky enough to know him, when we'd meet, it was like we had just talked yesterday. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Donna, Patti, and Kim. May he live on forever in your hearts and mind. I won't forget him.
Loved his smile and sense of humor! Much love to all!