Generation 13
687. David Dean Knittle
Lineage: Walter Ray12, George Frederick11, Johannes "John"10, Johann Adam Sr.9, Johan Freiderich8, Michael Joseph7, Joseph (Josef)6, David5, Hans4, Hans3, Hans/Johannes2, Stephan1
Born: January 29, 1922 in Victoria, Canada
Died: July 19, 1957 in Olympia, Washington. He is buried at Odd Fellows Memorial Park in block 166, lot 13
Married: Jean Olivia Armstrong on August 14, 1940. She was born July 27, 1923 in Raymond, WA and died December 7, 2003 in Olympia, WA. She is the daughter of Harry Arnott Armstrong and Lorraine Marie Armstrong (this is her maiden name).
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Children:
***. David Michael Knittle
b. November 8, 1942 in Olympia, WA
d. July 15, 1979 in Olympia, WA
m. Nancy Sharon Kelly
m. Sharon Aroween Wilcox
***. Gary Dean Knittle
b. February 23, 1943 in Olympia, WA
d. September 3, 2024 in Olympia, WA
m. Janice D. Papiez
m. Cheryle Ann Rancour
m. Beth Marie Sexton
***, William Randall Knittle
b. September 21, 1944 in Olympia, WA
d. September 21, 1944 in Olympia, WA
***. Robin Randall Knittle
b. November 8, 1946 in Olympia, WA
d. LIVING
m. Shirley M. Eastmark
m. Linda Kay Tahran
***. Jack Leslie Knittle
b. May 18, 1948 in Olympia, WA
d. May 2, 1981 in Olympia, WA
m. Kathlyn L. Ludwig
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Fun Facts:
David Dean, at the age of 20, filled out his registration card for WWII on June 30, 1942 in Washington. His employer at the time was Jake Heyman with Olympia Veneer. His current height was 5'11", he weighed 165lbs, he had blonde hair and blue eyes. He was living at 1022 Brawne, Olympia, WA and his phone number was 8989.
David Dean was killed in a bar fight in Olympia, WA where he was kicked in the head, causing severe damage. He was found, brought home to his wife, and ended up passing from the injuries. It's said he was unrecognizable at that time. A jury trial was held against Kenneth Ray Venable where he was charged with manslaughter.
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It's said that Jean attended the trial and threatened the judge. At that time, and because of what she said, they put her in jail. At this time, she was 34 years old.
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684. Wyman Walter (Benjamin) Knittle
Lineage: Walter Ray12, George Frederick11, Johannes "John"10, Johann Adam Sr.9, Johan Freiderich8, Michael Joseph7, Joseph (Josef)6, David5, Hans4, Hans3, Hans/Johannes2, Stephan1
Born: June 15, 1910 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
Died: November 30, 1994 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. He died of CVA and is buried in Olympia, WA.
Married: Francis Ethel "Fritz" Hollopeter on February 24, 1931 in Thurston County, Washington. She was born June 26, 1912 in White Bear, Ramsey, Minnesota and died October 30, 1989 in Olympia, Washington. Her parents were Curtis Anton Hollopeter and Josephine Louisa Powers (she was a twin).
Children:
​745. Walter Benjamin Knittle
b. March 24, 1932 in Olympia, Washington
d. April 2, 2018 in Olympia, Washington
746. Daniel Allen Knittle
b. July 17, 1933 in Washington
d. April 2025
747. Joseph Dean Knittle
b. December 24, 1936 in Olympia, Washington
d. LIVING
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685. Samuel Terrabeth Knittle
Lineage: Walter Ray12, George Frederick11, Johannes "John"10, Johann Adam Sr.9, Johan Freiderich8, Michael Joseph7, Joseph (Josef)6, David5, Hans4, Hans3, Hans/Johannes2, Stephan1
Born: February 29, 1916 in Spokane, Washington
Died: March 28, 1997 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
Married:
1). Ruth Fletcher on January 6, 1936 in Montesano, Washington. She was the daughter of Elmer Fletcher and Dorcus Christian.
2). Velma Catherine Allen on August 21, 1939 in Kitsap, Washington. She was born May 29, 1911 in Niles, Michigan and died April 6, 1975 in Olympia, Washington. She was the daughter of Leo Allen and Martha Pufahl. She had been married prior to Othel Leroy Strong. With Mr. Strong, she had two children: Allen Leeroy Strong and Ronald Dean "Ronnie" Knittle.
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Children:
748. Ronald Dean "Ronnie" Strong (Knittle)
b. July 10, 1936 in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California
d. June 15, 1968 in San Francisco, California
749. Allen Leeroy Strong (Knittle)
b. June 5, 1935 in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California
d. June 21, 2001 in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California
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Facts: I'm not sure if Ronnie and/or Allen are biological children of Sam's. Looking at the timeline, I'm thinking they are the biological children of Othel Strong, but Ronnie used the last name Knittle. His two children, Doug and Rhonda also have the Knittle last name. I'm 90% sure they are not biologically related due to Sam being married to Ruth during the time that both boys were born. I do not know when Sam and Ruth were divorced.​
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686. John Emanuel Knittle
Lineage: Walter Ray12, George Frederick11, Johannes "John"10, Johann Adam Sr.9, Johan Freiderich8, Michael Joseph7, Joseph (Josef)6, David5, Hans4, Hans3, Hans/Johannes2, Stephan1
Born: December 21, 1918 in Knowlton, Okanogan County, Washington
Died: August 30, 2006 in Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington
Married: Evelyn Blanche Coon on February 24, 1936 in Olympia, WA. She was born November 22, 1916 in Clifton, Arizona and died December 28, 1995 in Kittitas, Washington. She was the daughter of Frank O. Coon and Clara Philips.
Children:
750. Donald F. Knittle​
b. July 17, 1939
d. LIVING
751. John Dennis Knittle
b. February 28, 1942 in Olympia, Washington
d. LIVING
752. Deloris Jean Knittle
b. October 14, 1943 in Morton, Washington
d. March 26, 1977 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
753. Meachelle Dianne Knittle
b. September 29, 1947 in Olympia, Washington
d. LIVING
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Fun Facts: At the time John was born, his father, Walter, was a box factory employee and his mother, Dorthy, was a housewife. They were living in Knowlton, WA at the time but their residence is still listed as 1022 Brawne Ave in Olympia, WA.
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