Col. William K. (Knick) Knight

Col. William K. (Knick) Knight, 93, passed peacefully April 19, 2018 at home in Southlake, TX.

Born in Grand Rapids Sept. 10, 1924 to Itasca homestead pioneers James K. and Esther (Hermanson) Knight of Effie, MN. He was prepared for life in an atmosphere of common sense wisdom. He began his schooling in rural Zaiser School and graduated from Bigfork HS.

He received his wings in 1943 and flew as a fighter pilot in WW II, proudly followed by an Air Force career of 32 ½ years. Col. Knight loved flying and was proud of his pilot and command positions in numerous flying units. He also loved the Bigfork River Valley which so adequately prepared him for a good life, made whole by a loving God, a supporting wife, Peggy, two awesome children, Carol and James, and an impressive line of grands and great-grands. He was sincere in his faith, staunch in his politics, and proud of his family.

He was a longtime faithful member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Marcos, TX.

Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Dr. Jere D. Knight (Scientist, Los Alamos, NM) and James T. Knight (KIA, Italy, 1945).

Survivor: His wife of 75 years Peggy (Dunn) Knight, Southlake, TX; daughter Carol Haines (Kenneth), Allentown, PA; son Capt. (USN, Ret.) James T. Knight (Kathie), Keller, TX; sisters Jean Brownlow (Lew), Georgetown, TX; and Janice Evensen (Tom), Effie, MN; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Celebration of Life service: Saturday, July 14, 2018, 2 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3039 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX.