DeWayne L. Knoll, 95, of Kanawha, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at the
Kanawha Community Home.
DeWayne Leo Knoll, the son of Arthur and Ethel (Wagner) Knoll, was born December
1, 1907, in Kanawha. He grew up the Kanawha area where he attended a country
school.
DeWayne was united in marriage with Anna Eenhuis on June 26, 1934, by Rev. D.H.
Plesscher at the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church Parsonage. The couple made
their home in Kanawha, where DeWayne was in the trucking business and owned and
operated Knoll's Produce in Kanawha.
DeWayne was a lifelong member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church where he
served on the consistory and was a member of the Men's Society. He enjoyed
traveling to see his family, especially his grandchildren. In his spare time,
DeWayne enjoyed bowling, woodworking, and fishing.
DeWayne is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anna of Kanawha; son Marvin Knoll
and his wife, Dolly of Willis, Texas; daughter Marlene Blankespoor and her
husband, Harvey of Holland, Michigan; six grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; brother Clayton Knoll and his wife, Gertie of Mason City;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, one
great-grandson, and one infant brother.