Gregory L. Knittle

Gregory “Greg” L. Knittle, 59, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born on May 12, 1961, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Lisle G. Knittle and Mary K. (Bilderback) Knittle, who survives. Greg was united in marriage to Debra A. Brunner on May 16, 1993, in Decatur, Indiana.

Greg was a member of Mt. Victory United Brethren in Christ Church of rural Decatur.

He formerly owned and operated East Side Auto in Decatur.

Greg’s love for Jesus was evident in his daily life as he was showing his love for others telling his family every day that he loved them. Gregory could fix anything inventing numerous items such as a knitting machine, automatic can crusher, installed a motor on Deb’s glider, and he also could sew. Greg had a wonderful sense of humor as he loved to pick on his sisters and his wife.

He survived by his wife, Debra A. Knittle of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Elizabeth (Jeff) Adams of Decatur, Indiana; son, Patrick (Tasha) Knittle of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Sasha Knittle of Fort Wayne, Indiana; mother, Mary K. Knittle of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Terri L. (Dale) Haines of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Glenda S. (Kevin) Noonan of Decatur, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Taya (Caleb) Averill, Brielle Adams, Liam Adams, Lisle Knittle, Logan Knittle, Braden Knittle, Chloe Knittle, Gabriella Knittle, Raigan Brandt, Carson Knittle, and Anthony Knittle; and one great-granddaughter, Maple Mae Averill.

Greg was preceded in death by a son, Anthony “Tony” Knittle; grandson, Bryson Knittle; and one brother, John Knittle.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Ed Gebert officiating. Interment will follow in Decatur Cemetery.

Family will receive friends form 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Due to public concerns of safety, we request family and visitors practice social distancing and the wearing of masks. For those who prefer or who are in a high risk category, we ask that you “like” the Facebook page of Zwick & Jahn where the service will be live streamed.

Preferred memorials can be given to Mt. Victory United Brethren in Christ Church or the COPD Foundation (3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd Miami, Florida 33134).

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur, Indiana