Max Knittle

Max Knittle, 91, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Van Wert Health in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on May 14, 1930 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Gregg R. Knittle and Dorothy V. (Brittson) Knittle. Max was united in marriage to Sheryl Ridenour on May 6, 1972 in Willshire, Ohio.

He was a member of the Willshire Sportsman's Club.

Max was a supervisor at Continental Can for 32 years, retiring in 1993.

He liked to play cards at the Sportsman's Club, attend sporting events for kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed, golfing, bowling and hunting.

Max is survived by his wife, Sheryl Knittle of Willshire, Ohio; four sons, Ronald (Nancy) Knittle of Sebastian, Florida, Randy (Cathy) Knittle of Chicago, Illinois, Ryan (Kelly) Knittle of Florida, Kyle (Elizabeth) Knittle of Wren, Ohio; sister, Lucille Cole of Decatur, Indiana; sister-in-law, Mary Knittle of Decatur, Indiana; sister-in-law, Marge Knittle of Tennessee; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Knittle; brothers, Lisle and Rev. Carey Knittle; sister, Rose Ann Plumley; grandson, Ben Knittle; and great-grandson, Tyler.

Max requested no public visitation or service to be held.

Preferred memorials are to Willshire Sportsman's Club or Wren EMS.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.