contributor: Ron Requin

Oconto County Reporter  
13 September 1962, Thursday  Section 1, Page 2, Column 2

William Knisely Dies Monday

William L. Knisely, 69, 302 Fourth st., Oconto, died at his home late Monday night of a heart attack.

We as born in the town of Stiles April 20, 1893. He lived in Two Rivers for a short time, but resided in Oconto for most of his life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion and a veteran of World War 1.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Gallagher funeral home with the Reverend Newton Roberts officiating. Masonic services took place last night at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. The American Legion will conduct graveside services this afternoon at the Evergreen Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his wife, the former Ann Kumhala; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Lou) Landerman of Oconto; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Weaver of Chicago and one grandchild.