Obituary of Leo H. Knebel

Leo H. Knebel, 87, Hills oldest lifelong resident, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hills with the Reverends William Kneemiller and Jason Crossen officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Stanislaus Cemetery near Hills. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Leo Hubert Knebel was born May 31, 1924, in Hills the son of George and Martha (Edle) Knebel. He attended St. Joseph's School there in Hills, and has spent a lifetime in farming and carpentry work. Leo loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, caring for his gardens, but also he was one who enjoyed a good game of cards with family and friends. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and had been a member of the Hills Volunteer Fire Department. His family includes three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Knebel of Riverside, Vivian and Marilyn Knebel both of Hills; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Leah Herring, and brothers, Rochus, Reno, Henry, and Louis Knebel.