Walter Joseph McKnight Obituary

The passing of Walter Joseph McKnight in New Albany, Indiana occurred on July 21, 2026. Walter, born on May 10, 1926 in Elizabeth, Indiana, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wives, Alma and Mercedes; his parents, Walter H. McKnight and Mary C. McKnight; his children, Mary Jean McKnight and Louis McKnight (Brenda); and his siblings, Mary Mauch, Ann Schulz, Alice Mathers, Jenny Rupp, Kenny McKnight and Jim McKnight.

He is survived by: his children, James P. McKnight (Bruce), Thomas McKnight (Jan), Charles McKnight (Deborah), Mark McKnight (Bonnie), Ralph McKnight (Kennetha), Ronald McKnight (Kim), Robert McKnight (Glenda), Betty Ann Kirchgessner (Al), Janet Rowe (Allan), Kathy Gardner (Michael) and Peggy Warner (Gary); his sister Dorothy Kasse; and his daughter-in-law Brenda McKnight. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.

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