Ted N. Knoch

February 4, 1932 - June 6, 2020

Ted N. Knoch, 87, of Wapakoneta, died 10:17 p.m., Sat. June 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1932, in Auglaize Co., OH, the son of Clay & Carrie (Morris) Knoch, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 4, 1953, he married Marilyn J. “Jeannie” Webb, who survives. Other survivors include, 2 daughters, Vicki (Greg-dec.) Spinnati, Randi (Alan) Rinehart, both of Wapakoneta, 5 grandchildren, Kelli (Toby) Lee, Bret (Laura) Spinnati, Abby (Andy) Bushman, Carrie (Jake) Albers, Lydia (Brad) Steinke, 11 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Rex (Sharon) Knoch, Tom (Barb) Knoch, Dick (Joyce-dec.) Knoch, all of Wapakoneta, a brother-in-law, Cliff Webb, NC, a sister-in-law, Jeanette Knoch, Wapakoneta, He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Greg Spinnati, siblings, Morris Knoch, Glenna Knoch Horman, Allen Wayne Knoch, Georgia “Short” Lee, Clay Knoch, Jr., Brooks Knoch, Lucille Bell, and Bill Knoch. Ted retired in July, 1996 as a truck driver with Preston Truck Lines. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Uniopolis United Methodist Church, and the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. Family was always first to Ted, however he loved animals of all kinds. He raised Border Collies, and competed in Sheep Dog Trials. Ted also participated in pony pulling, and raised Haflinger ponies, Mammoth Jack mules, Boer goats, and Cornish chickens. Ted also raised homing pigeons and participated in competitions with them. In consideration to current health guidelines, a funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor David Gordon officiating. Burial of his cremated remains is to follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery., Clay Twp., where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. The family will receive family & friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Uniopolis United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. The service will be live streamed on the Eley Funeral Home Facebook page.