Kenneth W. "Ken" Knoch

October 6, 1952 - November 24, 2020

Kenneth W. “Ken” Knoch, 68, of Wapakoneta, died 10:10 p.m., Tues. Nov. 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1952, in Lima, Oh, the son of Allen Wayne & Georgianna H. “Bush” Knoch, who preceded him in death. Survivors include, 2 children, Kylie Knoch, Tipp City, OH, Zach Knoch, Celina, OH, 3 grandchildren, Jaiden Knoch, Jarrod Knoch, and Alexis Carpenter, 2 siblings, Scott (Roberta) Knoch, Wapakoneta, Michele (Michael) Hicks, St. Johns, OH, He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan Knoch. Ken had worked for National Lima & Stone as an equipment operator. He was a 1972 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, and was an amateur radio enthusiast. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Fri. Dec. 4, 2020, at the St. Johns United Methodist Church, St. Johns, OH, with the Rev. Gary Rummel officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445 at the church following the service. The family will receive family and friends 1 hr. prior to the service at the church. In keeping with state health guidelines, masks and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.