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Cleason Joseph “Joe” Knechtel of Ayr Ontario, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Thursday October 31, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband to the late Barbara (nee Nielsen, 2002); Loving father to Steve (Pam) of Ayr, and Terry of Kitchener. Much loved grandfather to Kyle Knechtel (Elian) and great-grandfather to Emery and Layla Knechtel, and Aubrey Rudashy. Sady missed by Aubrey’s father Sean Rudashy, as well as the many members of his extended family. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Goldie Knechtel (nee Meuller), his granddaughter Katie Rudashy (2021) as well as his brother Rufus Knechtel (the late Audrey). Joe lived on Scott St. for over 66 years when he moved into Ayr and began a long-time career driving truck for Drumbo Transport. Joe loved being a real sports fan of his local Hockey and Baseball teams. He valued his time in watching and encouraging his children and grandchildren in their sporting adventures. Joe loved watching and following the drama of Pro Wrestling on his television. He kept busy around his home and yard and loved traveling the countryside to inspect how the crops were doing and who had their corn or soy beans off, or not off right up to his later days. Joe was a long-time adherent of Knox United Church, Ayr. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Knox United Church, 92 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Thursday November 7, 2024, from 10 – 11:30 am. A service to celebrate Joe’s life will follow at 11:30. Interment will take place at Ayr Cemetery following a reception. The Knechtel family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their dedicated hard work and compassionate care shown to Joe in his final days. Donations to Heart and Stroke would be appreciated. Condolences and donations can be made online at www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp at 519-632-8228.
Thursday October 31st 2024
Death notice for the town of: Ayr, Province: Ontario
death notice Cleason Joe Joseph Knechtel Thursday October 31st 2024
obituaries notice Cleason Joe Joseph Knechtel Thursday October 31st 2024
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