Obituary of John W. Kniep

John "Bill" W. Kniep 71, of Duluth, MN passed away Monday Nov. 10th 2014 at home with his wife at his side. Bill was born Nov. 23, 1942 in Lajunta, CO to the late Dora and John Kniep. He joined the United States Army, July 1960 and received an honorable discharge in July of 1963. He married Marjorie Shykes Nov. 26, 1966 in Duluth, MN. He retired from MNDOT after 40 years of faithful service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He shared his passion of the outdoors with his daughters. Bill loved to golf with his buddies, on the senior men's league at Lester Park Golf Course. Those who loved and shared his life: his wife Marge, two daughters Dawn (John) Brackett, Tina (Tom) Lannes and three grandchildren: Tony Brackett, Cory and Christopher Lannes. Bill was preceded in death by two brothers Rodney and Richard. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 pm Monday November 17th, 2014 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave Duluth MN. Visitation will be held 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.