Peter Levi Knobloch, 76, of Knobloch's Corners went to live with his Savior Jesus in his eternal heavenly home, on Feb. 27, 2017. He was born to Levi and Gladys on Jan. 27, 1941, in the same family farmhouse where his father Levi was born.
He was a lifelong member of St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hopkins. He provided for his family as a lifelong dairy farmer while being employed at Rockwell International for more than 30 years.
Peter also served the UAW Local 709 in various positions. He spent his retirement working as a crop adjuster.
He enjoyed hunting with his father-in-law and all his "boys" and grandsons. He was a Michigan State Spartan fan. He enjoyed watching football and basketball games with his family.
His parents and his brother Merlin (Sharon) Knobloch preceded him in death.
He is survived by his beloved wife Karon Clegg whom he married in 1965. Together they had three children; Sarah Lacy, Adam and Julie Knobloch and Aaron and Debbie Knobloch; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He opened his heart and home to his nephew, Glenn (Amanda) Winters and niece, Amanda Weber and their four children; and sister Marg (Norm) Gras.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Memorial gifts can be made to The chILD Foundation online at www.child-foundation.com or mail to
The chILD Foundation, C/O Aaron Knobloch, 4170 Grady Smith Road, Loganville, GA 30052 or St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2907 24th St., Hopkins MI 49328.
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