Kraig Donald Knacke Obituary
The memory of Kraig Donald Knacke of Gaylord, Minnesota, born in Glencoe, Minnesota, who passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kraig Donald Knacke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Vanna Sprengeler; his parents, Herman and Myrtle; his brother Roger (Kathleen); his parents-in-law, Ordell, Vernon and Glen; his nephew Jason; and his great-nieces, Makaila and Allyson.
He is survived by: his children, Troy (Sheila), Michelle Rischmiller (David), Clinton (Michelle) and Melinda Lemke (Dean); his grandchildren, Larissa (Benjamin), Claire, Tory, Ty, Brooke and Kayla; his stepgrandchildren, Amanda (Mike), Jennifer (Joey), Zachary (Jill), Dylan (Kenzie) and Alexis; his great grandchildren, Eleanor, Benjamin, William and Bernadette; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Izabella, Scarlett, Harlem, Houston, Jack, Lucas, Johnny, Hadley, Max, Ridge and Hudson; his sisters, Kathleen Ringo (James) and Faye Ryan; and his siblings' children, Nicole, Karla, Jolene, Krystal, Paul, Jane and Jeff.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (8374 8th Ave, New Auburn, MN 55366). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
