Paul Knotts

Paul Frederick Knotts, 72 of Strafford passed away Wednesday afternoon May 23, 2007 in his home surrounded by his family.

Paul was born March 4, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to Frank R. and Evelyn H. (Bowers) Knotts. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Kay Rader.

Paul is survived by his wife, Pauline of the home; 8 children, Paul, Jr. and his wife, Debbie of Verona, Michael and his wife, Marsha of Buffalo, Deborah Gann and her husband, Tim of Strafford, Mark of Strafford, Loretta Blankenship of Strafford, Matthew and his wife, Cheryl of Strafford, Timothy and his wife, Vickie of Strafford, Tereasa Eveland and her husband, Dennis of Strafford; his brother, Bob Knotts and his wife Marjorie, his sister, Betty Ann Knotts both of Mt. Grove; 17 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday May 25, 2007 in Shiloh Cemetery in Strafford under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.