ANTHONY P. KNECHT
Anthony P. Knecht, Jr., 85, of Milroy, passed away August 10, 2021, at St Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.
Jr. was born in Brookville, on August 13, 1935, a son of the late Margaret Cloe (Baudendistel) and Andy Knecht. He married Velma A. Sturwold June 27, 1959, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Franklin County.
He was a lifelong farmer and also owned and operated Knecht Soil Drainage for many years as well as hauling Ag lime more than 50 years. He enjoyed music and loved dancing with his wife Velma. He also loved the annual steam show and was a member of Pioneer Engineers organization.
Jr. is survived by loving wife of 62 years, Velma Knecht of Milroy, and three daughters, Brenda J. Knecht, of Milroy; Julie (Bill) Spaeth, Darlene (Jim) Spaeth; two sons Jerry (Becky) Knecht and Jim (Brenda) Knecht, all of Rushville; two sisters, Marjorie Knecht of Brookville, Patricia (Robert) Ertel of Batesville.
Twelve grandchildren, Morgan, Mason, Mikaylee and Mitchell Knecht; Tiffany and Kristina Spaeth; Brooke (Randy) Dierckman, Andy, Keith, and Kurtis Knecht; Brandi (Michael) VanSchoyck and Leann Spaeth. Two great grandchildren, Olivia and Jackson Dierckman, and many friends and neighbors will also miss him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving son, Jeff Knecht, who died June 7, 2019.
A Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville, with Rev. James Brockmeier officiating.
Public Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 16, at Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory in Rushville. All are welcome for the rosary at 3:45 p.m.
Memorial Donations are requested to the St. Mary Catholic School 512 N. Perkins St. Rushville, IN 46173