Linda Ann Knecht's Obituary
Linda Knecht, age 64, of Ames died at the Israel Family Hospice House on January 14, 2016 in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with an 11:00 a.m. memorial service at the church to follow. Linda was born April 19, 1951 in Waterville, Maine the daughter of Charles and Jacqueline Markee. The family moved to Ohio and later settled in Tama, Iowa where she graduated from South Tama High School. She met Dave Knecht and the couple later married on July 17, 1971 in Toledo, Iowa. They both attended Iowa State University, where they earned their degrees. Following graduation, she worked for Iowa State University in several different areas ending her career in the Telecommunications Department before going on long term disability in 1996. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Linda enjoyed reading, woodworking, gardening, and art of all kinds. She also loved traveling, especially to Lake Powell and hiking the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, and Tetons. She is survived by her husband, Dave Knecht of Ames and a son, Bryan Knecht of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Memorials may be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House or Story County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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