Pfeil Funeral Homes - Sandusky Chapel
617 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Robert E. Knoll, Sr., 79, of Sandusky, died Thursday morning, December 27, 2012 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky following a brief illness.
He was born March 21, 1933 in Sandusky and was a 1951 graduate of Sandusky High School. Bob was employed as a mail carrier by the U. S. Postal Service for 33 years, retiring in 1987. He had also worked at the Sandusky Register, the former Stephen's Printing Company and had been a taxi cab driver. Bob also owned and raced his super modified car at the Sandusky and Fremont Speedways, where he was known as the "Flying Mailman". He was a member of the Commodore Denig Post 83, American Legion and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Carol Bullock, three daughters: Deborah (John) Pankow of Milan, Beverly (Joe) Baker and Brenda (Mike) Oeder, both of Sandusky, one son: Robert E. (Belinda) Knoll, Jr. of Sandusky, 12 grandchildren: Nikki Pankow, Shane Pankow, Matt Baker, Jeff Baker, Jen Oeder, Brad Oeder, Ross Oeder, Mandee Frischee, Kary Millis, Nick Knoll, Zac Knoll, and Lili Pinherio, 16 great grandchildren, his step mother: Arlene Knoll of Sandusky, one sister: Betty Lou Roeser of Sandusky, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father: Arthur Knoll, his mother: Dorothy (Sturzinger) Withem and one brother: Vernard Knoll.
Friends may call from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 31, 2012. Pastor John Paputza will officiate. Entombment will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or to the Firelands Habitat for Humanity, P O Box 308, Huron, Ohio 44839. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
