Grace L. Knatz
December 27, 1926 - January 4, 2021
Grace L. Knatz, 94, of Wapakoneta, died 5:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Shawnee Manor. She was born December 27, 1926, in Waynesfield, Ohio, the daughter of Floyd & Vasta (Dudgeon) Lhamon, who preceded her in death. On February 18, 1947, she married Vernon L. Knatz, and he died November 19, 2001. Survivors include, 2 children, Dennis (Marilo) Knatz, Wapakoneta, Melanie Knatz, Columbus, OH, 3 grandchildren, Natalia (Scott) Harrod, Nina (Sanjay) Patel, Elena (Alistair) Harris, 5 great grandchildren, Benjamin, Claire, Luca, Charlie, & Ari. She was preceded in death by a son, Gregg Knatz; 2 sisters, Lura Ruck and Dorothy Miller; and 3 brothers, Richard Lhamon, Glen Lhamon, & Lewis Lhamon. Grace was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, and a graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen High School. She enjoyed gardening, and caring for her flowers and animals. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren. Private family services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Becky Sunday officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Assn. or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeand crematory.com. The funeral service will be live streamed on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Grace L. Knatz, 94, of Wapakoneta, died 5:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Shawnee Manor. She was born December 27, 1926, in Waynesfield, Ohio, the daughter of Floyd & Vasta (Dudgeon) Lhamon, who preceded her in death. On February... View Obituary & Service Information