of Lamar, AR
June 29, 1936 - November 2, 2014
Richard ''Dick'' Martin Knoernschild went to his eternal reward at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2014. He was born June 29, 1936 at Lutherville, Arkansas. Beverly has been his loving wife through every step of his journey on earth. Even though he was disabled for the last twenty one years they always proclaimed that God was in control and proud of their Lutheran Heritage. Dick loved to hunt, golf, site see and spend time with his family. He truly showed his love for his children by instilling in them love, work ethic and love for God. After four years in the Navy, he met his wife Beverly in Indiana and are the proud parents of four children, Don Knoernschild, spouse Brenda of Chenal, Trudie Hedrick, spouse Mike of Russellville, Richard Douglas Knoernschild, spouse Dr. Carmella of Lutherville and Shelly Clifton of Wooster. He has eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; Brothers Alvin Knoernschild of IN, Karl Knoernschild of OK, David Knoernschild of AR, Melvin Knoernschild of AR, and Leo Knoernschild of AR; one sister Ruby Stroupe of AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Rosa Knoernschild, two brothers Edwin and Gary Knoernschild and one grandson Blake Elliott. As God was the center of their life, they belonged to River Valley Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar.
Dick graduated from Lamar High School in 1954 when the Korean conflict was calling. He joined in a special field with the US Navy, training in the electrical field at Great Lakes, IL and San Diego, CA. He was assigned to the USS Wiseman, a turbo electrical ship as a Second Class Petty Officer. The Wiseman operated in the Pacific, South Pacific, China and the Far East. Dick started his career in 1967 with AAL and worked there for 33 years. He developed forty acres north of Russellville into homes and lots with lake views known as Lakeridge Estates. The only water slide in Russellville called the Forty Acre Rock Water Slide operated for several seasons in the same area. The family was very much appreciative to Arkansas Hospice of Russellville and his head nurse Kelsie Urchison. The last year he was cared for by Martha Hinojosa and thru her love for Dick her family has become part of the Knoernschild family.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to River Valley Grace Lutheran Church or Arkansas Hospice of Russellville, AR. Visitation will be at Roller Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville from 6:30 to 8:00p.m on Tuesday November 4th. Funeral will be on Wednesday November 5th at 10:00a.m at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville, AR with Pastor Tim Rake and Herb Swanson officiating. He will be laid to rest at Lutherville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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20 Condolence(s)
Dana Jordan
Friday, November 7, 2014
May all the happy, good memories of Dick's life help ease the ache in the hearts of his family.
Tim Campbell
Thursday, November 6, 2014
The thoughts and prayers of the Campbell family are with you.
Joe Grant
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers for comfort to the Knoernschild family.
Joe and Jan Grant
Keith and Susie Frost
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Dick. You are all in our prayers
Rhonda Rodgers
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Trudie I am so sorry to just see where your dad had past.
I know that you, your mother and the family will all miss him so much. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
MARK HILLEMANN
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO BEV AND FAMILY,KNOWING DICKS TRUST IN OUR LORD,HE IS IN GOOD HANDS...DICK WAS THE ONLY INSURANCE AGENT I EVER TRUSTED,I ALWAYS TEASED HIM ABOUT NOT BRINGING FOOD WHEN HE CAME TO SEE US,I CAME HOME ONE DAY,,FOUND A HOT PIZZA ON TOP OF MY CAR,HE STOPPED BY ON HIS WAY OUT OF MAUMELLE.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON...MARK & SHARON
Jimmy & Lisa English
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
We are sending our most heart felt condolences to the family at this time.
John and Janele Husband
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. What a great man, husband, father. Condolences to Beverly, kids, and the rest of the family.
Donna & Don Mead
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Dear Bev & Family
Our prayers are with you and your family. Sandy called us Sunday to let us know about Richard's passing. We thought so much of Richard and always enjoyed seeing him at family gatherings over the years.
Donna and Don
Kurtis Knoernschild
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Sorry Kaylee and I couldn't make it, we both had too much going on. Sending our love to all the Knoernschild family.
Richard was a great uncle and I am proud to be his nephew. Will always remember his laugh and ability to make people laugh.
A fun loving Christian man he was and will always be remembered!
Rest In Peace Richard and God Bless!
Love always , Kurtis and Kaylee
June Porter
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for the Knoernnschild Family---I was a Lamar High School classmate of Richard's brother, Karl . So sorry for your loss in your family
Butch and Dorris Prather
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father comfort and sustain you.
Butch and Dorris Prather
Herman and Kathy Ahrens and family
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He will be remembered for his special smile that he shared with everyone
Euletta Sohl Thompson
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Blessings be to each of you. God is our refuge and strength. Euletta Sohl Thompson
Alicia Miller
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time, but so thankful that he is at home with Our Lord and Saviour! What a glorious celebration for Richard and knowing that one day we will see our loved ones who have gone before us. I'm so thankful for knowing and being loved and blessed by the Knoernschild Family the past 23 years. I have so many wonderful memories with him and all of you! Thank you for welcoming me and my family into yours all of those years ago! We love each and every one of you! What a wonderful legacy he has left the Knoernschild Family!
Connie Helmich
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Prayers of peace lifted for you.
Layne Hall
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Dick was a nice guy. I met him through his membership in the Arkansas Fraternal Congress. We've have had quite a few laughs together. All of his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Sutton
Monday, November 3, 2014
Richard was a nice and joyful man. Prayers for all the family I know he will be missed by many.
Nancy Humphreys Green-Gill
Monday, November 3, 2014
Bev, Donnie, Trudie, Shelly, Doug and Family, Dick was a Wonderful Christian Man that Loved His Family so much. He was so Proud of all of you as YOU ALL LOVED HIM! We pray for Strength and Peace in the coming Days for We know Dick is in His Heavenly Home ... Clear mind and No More Suffering. Know that Blake was waiting on him with open arms. You All are in Our Thoughts and Prayers. We Love YOU All ... HUGS!!
Nancy Humphreys Green-Gill
Paulette Humphreys Jackson
Joe & Carolyn Franklin
Monday, November 3, 2014
We are so sorry that Dick is gone. We always loved coming to visit with you when we visited Arkansas, and remember with great fondness the last trip we made with Alma and Hartman. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.