It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Knecht of Sherwood, Wisconsin, born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 77, on September 12, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Knecht to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lilly Knecht (Gustauvus) and Adolf Knecht; his stepmother Dolores; his parents-in-law, Hubert and Edna Hoeft (Lloyd); and his brothers-in-law, Tommy Hoeft and Joe Metzen.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Ellen (Hoeft); his brother Richard Knecht (Irene Benz); his children, Daniel (Jodie Resch), John (Diane Kitzerow) and Amy Furreness; his grandchildren, Rachel Lenz (Casey), Maggie Knecht, Louis Knecht, Dustin Kreitzman (Mitchell), Elaina Knecht (Jonah Mutranowski), Julia Knecht and Mary Furreness; and his great grandchildren, Evelyn Lenz and Otto Kreitzman. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations directed to Sherwood Lions Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kessler Funeral Home