Robert Earl Knott

Funeral service for Robert Knott, 83 of rural Tracy will be at 11:00 am on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Tracy. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Prayer Service at Almlie-Horvath Funeral Home in Tracy. Visitation will continue from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday at the church. Interment will follow the service at the Hoiland Cemetery in Tracy. Robert died on Monday, Novermber 3, 2014 due to a medical condition that caused a car accident south of Jasper, MN. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer's Research. Robert Earl Knott, 83 years old of rural Tracy died November 3, 2014. Bob was born to Earl and Ruth (Nelson) Knott on November 20, 1930 in Wadena, Minnesota. He was Baptized and later Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. He attended country school in Springdale town ship, Redwood County and later Tracy Public School, graduating in 1948. On April 9th, 1949, he married Viola Johnson. They made their home on the family farm. Bob and Vi were blessed with four sons. In his youth, he walked alongside his dad and learned what it took to be a successful farmer. With this knowledge he continued his love of the land and farming until his final day. Bob enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation; hunting and fishing and the details of others adventures. Reading was a passion with him and it seemed he was always in the middle of a good book. If there was a game of Texas Hold-Em starting up, Bob would take a seat. His story telling of past experiences were favorite times for family and friends. Bob’s favorite time of the year was when it was time to head west to buy feeder cattle. He made many friendships and shared a bunch of good times at the sale barns in South Dakota, especially Ft. Pierre. Robert was a director on the Tracy Co-Op Elevator Board for many years and held numerous positions on the Council of Zion Lutheran Church. A devoted husband and father, Bob leaves behind his beloved wife Viola, four sons, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sister in laws Eldora Buchholz and Emiko Johnson, many nieces, nephews and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Knott. Thursday, November 06, 2014 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, November 07, 2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM