Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Beloved husband of Frieda Pat Knittel; dearest son of the late George Ernst and Paula (nee: Fischer) Knittel; loving father of Mark (Jacquie) Moellering, Gary Moellering, Herb (Kathy) Moellering, Carl (Shelley) Moellering, Clifford (Marianne) Moellering and John Paul (Abby) Knittel; dear brother of Sister Eleanor Knittel, Sister Rita Knittel, S.S.N.D. and Dr. Robert Knittel; cherished grandfather of 9. John's hobbies were baking, writing, and antiques. He had a love of family with a sincere compassion and brilliance of life.