DELAVAN – Jeanette Alfreda Voller (Wilson-Knack), age 104, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Atrium Post Care in Williams Bay. She was born in East St. Louis, IL on September 28, 1911 to Edward and Minnie (Burg) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Otto Knack and together they had two sons, Kenneth Raymond Knack (deceased) and William Edward Knack. Otto passed away at the age of 48 and after Ken and Bill were grown, Jeanette married Jack Voller and they were together until Jack’s passing. Jeanette was a lively-spirited person who loved to dance, sing, and listen to music. She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. She spent many years as a Cub Scout Leader and when her family was grown she began working at Bradley’s Department Store in Delavan.
Jeanette is survived by her son William (Carol) Knack, Arizona; she was blessed with many grandchildren: Kari (Al) Schmuck, Greg (Donna) Knack, Mark (Missy) Knack, Kelly Harrington, Kristi (Ken) Remer, Julie Knack, Shannon (Rich) Blay, Kathi (Ben) Bolton, and Steven Knack. She was also surrounded by loving great-grandchildren: Christopher, Kelsie, David, Riley, Dana, Alex, Hunter, Henry, Jacob, and Tempe. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Minnie, her first husband Otto, her second husband Jack, and her son Kenneth (Marie) Knack.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 416 W. Geneva Street in Delavan with Rev. Robert P. Rickman officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan.
