Kenneth W. ”Taco” McKnight, 72, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.
Ken was born on July 30, 1944 in Cedar Rapids the son of Howard and Dorothy Burton McKnight. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and later from Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ken was the owner and operator of NuLife Auto Repair in Marion for many years.
He enjoyed camping, dancing, traveling, going to movies, dining out (especially at the Starlite with classmates), and attending car shows. Ken also enjoyed racing stock cars and in later years sponsored several race teams.
His greatest joy however was the time spent with his beloved family and many friends. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who always was there to help others. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Sharon; five daughters, Melissa Mackin of Tiffin, Patti Tate and Kim Hyde both of California, June Dillon of Cedar Rapids and Joan Nix of Vinton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Kailey, Brandon, Kristy, Brooke, Nick, Tara and Jennifer; four great grandchildren Malachi, Mason, Chance, Cheyanne and his two dogs Lili and Sami.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services at 12:30 PM on Saturday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Ken was born on July 30, 1944 in Cedar Rapids the son of Howard and Dorothy Burton McKnight. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and later from Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ken was the owner and operator of NuLife Auto Repair in Marion for many years.
He enjoyed camping, dancing, traveling, going to movies, dining out (especially at the Starlite with classmates), and attending car shows. Ken also enjoyed racing stock cars and in later years sponsored several race teams.
His greatest joy however was the time spent with his beloved family and many friends. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who always was there to help others. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Sharon; five daughters, Melissa Mackin of Tiffin, Patti Tate and Kim Hyde both of California, June Dillon of Cedar Rapids and Joan Nix of Vinton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Kailey, Brandon, Kristy, Brooke, Nick, Tara and Jennifer; four great grandchildren Malachi, Mason, Chance, Cheyanne and his two dogs Lili and Sami.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services at 12:30 PM on Saturday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Kenneth W. ”Taco” McKnight, 72, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.
Ken was born on July 30, 1944 in Cedar Rapids the son of Howard and Dorothy Burton McKnight. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and later from Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ken was the owner and operator of NuLife Auto Repair in Marion for many years.
He enjoyed camping, dancing, traveling, going to movies, dining out (especially at the Starlite with classmates), and attending car shows. Ken also enjoyed racing stock cars and in later years sponsored several race teams.
His greatest joy however was the time spent with his beloved family and many friends. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who always was there to help others. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Sharon; five daughters, Melissa Mackin of Tiffin, Patti Tate and Kim Hyde both of California, June Dillon of Cedar Rapids and Joan Nix of Vinton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Kailey, Brandon, Kristy, Brooke, Nick, Tara and Jennifer; four great grandchildren Malachi, Mason, Chance, Cheyanne and his two dogs Lili and Sami.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services at 12:30 PM on Saturday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
Ken was born on July 30, 1944 in Cedar Rapids the son of Howard and Dorothy Burton McKnight. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and later from Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ken was the owner and operator of NuLife Auto Repair in Marion for many years.
He enjoyed camping, dancing, traveling, going to movies, dining out (especially at the Starlite with classmates), and attending car shows. Ken also enjoyed racing stock cars and in later years sponsored several race teams.
His greatest joy however was the time spent with his beloved family and many friends. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who always was there to help others. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife Sharon; five daughters, Melissa Mackin of Tiffin, Patti Tate and Kim Hyde both of California, June Dillon of Cedar Rapids and Joan Nix of Vinton. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Kailey, Brandon, Kristy, Brooke, Nick, Tara and Jennifer; four great grandchildren Malachi, Mason, Chance, Cheyanne and his two dogs Lili and Sami.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services at 12:30 PM on Saturday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established.
Obituary & photo published by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
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