Rob Knebel Obituary

We announce the death of Rob Knebel of McDonough, Georgia, born in Oelwein, Iowa, who passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 63. Rob will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father Gene Paul Knebel; his brother Johnny Knebel; his aunts and uncles, Angelus, Bernadette, Loras, Mike and Nick; his wife Donna Godwin Knebel; his sons, Samuel John Knebel (Christy), Mike Bledsoe (Deanne) and William Carl Bledsoe (Shannon); his grandchildren, Trent Fowler, Megan Bledsoe and Jake Bledsoe (Emily); his mother Karen McGarvey Knebel; his siblings, Teresa Ann Knebel and Mark David Knebel (Jodi); and his aunts and uncles, Jude, Chuck, Monica and Zita.