age 68, cherished son of the late Robert J. and Marian Knotek (nee Klasson); dearest brother of David (wife Lana deceased) and Joan Hinkle (husband Robert); dear uncle of Krissy Morelli (husband Brian), Daniel Knotek (deceased) and April Lagman (husband Curtis) and great-uncle of Matthew, Jenna, Ava, Lucy and Millie.
Bob was born in Cleveland on November 17, 1957. He attended St. Joseph High School where in lettered in swimming. He graduated in 1976 and went on to Purdue University.
He was a cook at local hospitals and enjoyed golf, walking, cooking, reading and listening to his favorite artist, Neil Young. He was a proud Browns and Indians fan and loved his Ohio State Buckeyes.
Bob was intelligent, hardworking, and dependable. He was friendly to everyone and had a great sense of humor. Bob selflessly chose to be an organ donor. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Bob to Womankind, HERE or mailed to 5350 Transportation Blvd, Garfield Hts, OH, Attn Bridget O’Callahan. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St. Clare Catholic Church, 5659 Mayfield Rd., at 10 AM. Cremation handled by DeJohn Crematory. Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com
St. Clare Catholic Church
Visits: 549
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors