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Charles Knisley Obituary
Charles A. Knisley, 88, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 24, 1935, in Bainbridge, to Everett and Susie (Merriman) Knisley. He married May Ludeman on Dec. 2, 1956, and she survives in Leipsic.
Charles' other survivors include five children, Kathleen Kuhbander of Leipsic, Brenda (Tony) Perkins of Leipsic, Kenneth Knisley of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Lisa Michel and Russell (Susie Roa) Knisley, both of Leipsic; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and sister, Margine Ludeman of Chillicothe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Paul Michel; and five siblings, Eugene McNeal, Elizabeth Hough, Robert Knisley, William Knisley, and Mary Bingham.
Charles retired in 1997 from CNN Railroad, formerly known as D.T. & I. Railroad and GTW Railroad. Spending time with family was very important to Charles, especially attending his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events.
Charles' funeral will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, with Pastor Paul Gruder officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, cancer.osu.edu.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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