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Walter Henry Knocke

Walter Henry Knocke, 91, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away January 30th, 2018 at Circle of Life in Springdale. He was born the son of Edward and Hilda Knocke in Pawnee Rock, Kansas September 5th, 1926. Walter was on outstanding athlete at Wichita State University in both football and basketball. He was on the deans honor roll his junior and senior year. He proudly served in the US Army in World War II attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked for Travelers Insurance Company for 27 years. In 1985 he was named Travelers "Claims Manager of the Year". Walter moved to Bella Vista from Oklahoma City thirty years ago. He was a member of the United Lutheran Church. His church was always a major part of his life He taught many adult Bible classes and was a Steven Minister at his congregation in Bella Vista. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 69 years, Betty Knocke; son, Stanton Knocke of Shawnee, Kan.; daughter, Martha Paulk of Castle Rock, Colo.; brothers, Erwin Knocke of Arkansas City, Kan., Maurice Knocke of Champaign, Ill. and Ronald Knocke of Hot Springs, Ark.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His family and friends will remember him as a very gentle man with a great sense of humor who loved his family dearly. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 3rd at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Kansas under the direction of Wulf-Ast Mortuary. A memorial service will be held at United Lutheran Church in Bella Vista at a later date. Memorials may be made to United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, Ark. 72715 or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published February 2, 2018

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