Dennis "Denny" Knoble

Dennis "Denny" Edward Knoble, 68 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Denny was born May 26, 1945 in Prairie du Chen, WI the third oldest son of Myron and Evelyn Knoble. Denny grew up on the family farm in rural Boscobel, WI. He attended grade school at Immaculate Conception Catholic School and graduated from Boscobel High School in 1964. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 (in France and Germany) as a special sergeant mechanic, SP5 E-5. Upon completion of his service in the army, Denny returned to his former job at Ingersoll Milling as a machinist and later as a sales engineer at Sussex. He retired in 2012. Denny married Sheryl Folbrecht in August of 1968 at Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel, WI. They made their first home in Loves Park, IL and they later moved to Caledonia, IL. Denny and Sheryl were blessed with one daughter, Danielle, born on May 14, 1983. All those who knew Denny will remember him as a man of Character and integrity with a deep love for his family and friends. His interests included dancing, corvettes, the Green Bay Packers, frequent trips to Peak Sports Club and the shooting range. His survivors include his daughter, Danielle (Rick) Anthony of Phoenix, AZ; mother, Evelyn of Boscobel, WI; seven siblings, Richard (Judy) Knobel of Brooklyn, WI; Ronald (Mary Jane) Knoble of Boscobel, WI; Rita Knoble of Cincinnati, OH; Douglas (Cindy) Knoble of Boscobel, WI; Marianne (Karl) Krogen of Boscobel, WI; Jane (Ramiro) Manalich of Bonita Springs, FL and David (Jody) Knoble of Milwaukee, WI; the love of his life Sharla Anderson of Machesney Park and many nieces, nephews and friends. Denny was preceded in death by his wife Sheryl and his father Myron.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 17 from 1-4 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name to: the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Additional Visitation will be held in Boscobel, WI on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 10- 12 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home and burial and military rites will follow at Boscobel Cemetery.