Betty K. Knittle Obituary 2014 - Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes

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August 31, 1921 — May 6, 2014

Betty K. Knittle, 92 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. She was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1921 in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of the late Louie Drake and the late Oria (Richard) Drake. She married Chalmer Knittle on October 21, 1939 in Decatur and he passed away on August 8, 1998. Betty was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Decatur and the Ladies Society of the church. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1939 and retired in 1982 from Worthman Homes. Surviving are her son, Sandie L. (Linda) Knittle of Decatur; son, Gerald D. "Jerry" (Bonnie) Knittle of Decatur; brother, Max Drake of Berne; brother, Don Drake of Decatur; sister, Shirley Schnepp of Decatur; and two grandchildren, Cindy (Joel) Jarvis & Gerald L. Knittle. Preceding Betty in death were a brother, Zelno Drake and a sister, Sherian Zeser. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Phil Emerson officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 9 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

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