Francis Anthony “Frank” Knollmeyer, 90, Vienna, passed from this life Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia.
He was born Oct. 5, 1932, to the late Francis and Antoinette (Haar) Knollmeyer in Jefferson City.
He entered active federal service in the U. S. Army, Nov. 30, 1954, where he served until Nov. 29, 1962, when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 3rd Class. During his military career Frank served as a military police officer at West Point, being awarded badges for expert rifle M-1 and sharpshooter pistol .45 caliber, and the Good Conduct Medal. A man of excellent character, his “Honorable Discharge” is a testimony of selfless and dedicated service to his country during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage to the former Glennis Lenora Mann Jan. 2, 2010, at the Word of Life Fellowship Church in Clear Lake, Wis.
Frank was baptized early in life and was a member of Kenner Church of God, near Dixon at the time of his passing.
He continued his career in the lumber business, becoming manager in 1956 and in 1957 owner of Knollmeyer Lumber and Hardware. Frank was a member of the True Value Association, Cattlemen Association, Lumber Association, Jaycees, Lions Club, American Legion and the Optimist Club.
He was known to be a teaser and enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing, woodworking, coaching little league and drawing.
Frank was preceded in death by parents, Francis and Antionette; and brothers, John and Jerome Knollmeyer.
He is survived by wife, Glennis Knollmeyer of the home near Vienna; children, Mike Knollmeyer of Bath Township, Ohio, Marsha Mercer and Kyle Miller and wife Laura, all of Dixon; stepchildren, Tammy VanDeWiele and husband Mark of Osceola, Wis., Susan Dollar and husband George of Skiatook, Okla., John Ahles of Star Prairie, Wis., Mark Ahles and wife Sandy of New Richmond, Wis. and Catherine Hayes and husband Rick of St. Croix Falls, Wis.; grandchildren, Michael and Skie Knollmeyer, Levi McQueary, Kristopher and Savannah Mercer, Kaleigh, Karson and Kollin Miller and Kordell and Karlee Miller; great-grandchildren, Caroline Spurlock amd Konner, Kamryn and Kooper Mercer; brother, Donald Knollmeyer and wife Jeannie of Bonnots Mill; and nephews, nieces, with great and great-greats as well, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 18, in Kenner Church of God in Dixon with Pastor Beverly Sharp officiating.
Interment, with full military honors, was in Kenner Cemetery, near Dixon. Pallbearers were Michael Knollmeyer, Kyle Miller, Levi McQueary, Kristopher Mercer, Rodney Wade and Steve Neubert. Honorary pallbearers were Bennie Waldron, J.D. Fritchey, Dale Copeland and Mark Ahles.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Kenner Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Dixon.
