Kenneth W. Knoke, 76, of Mapaville died Oct. 25, 2019, at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum. Mr. Knoke was retired after a 45-year career as a sheet metal worker with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing Aircraft. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and served with the Missouri National Guard. Born June 22, 1943, in Jefferson County, he was the son of the late Ella Helen (Steinbach) and Walter Knoke. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sharon (Bray) Knoke.
He is survived by two daughters: Rachael (Steven) Rickett of Ferguson and Megan (Zac) Parks of Hillsboro; a son: Justin Knoke of Mapaville; a grandson: Nathan Parks; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by a sister: Norma Knoke.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Visitation is at 10 a.m. and a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Burial is in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.