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Richard A. Knowlton

January 20, 1952 - August 20, 2022

Richard A. Knowlton “Santa”, 70 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen.

Born on January 20, 1952 in LaPorte, Indiana he was the son of Joseph and Dorothy Knowlton.

Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge he worked for Bomarko’s in Plymouth before becoming a truck driver for Chase Transportation for 25 years.

A grizzly bear on the outside but one that was soft and tender on the inside. He was known to have a great sense of humor and one that was full of sarcasm. Richard taught his children how to be respectful in ever manner towards everyone they would encounter.

He enjoyed trail riding with horses, bowling, golfing, collecting model train sets and enjoyed his garden and making his yard look immaculate.

He was a member of Marshall County Horse Association, and the Zook Farrington Kingsford Heights American Legion Post 434.

He is survived by his children: Stephanie (Mike) Mucha of Plymouth; Tammy (Josh) Goins of LaPaz; Angela (Mike) Heiser of Elkhart; Rebecca (Mike) Tunis of Plymouth; Robert (Donna) Knowlton of Howe; grandchildren: Dustin, Amber, Kayla, Eric, Madison, Jennifer, Taylor, Sean, Jonathon, Andrew; great-grandchildren: Dominik, Mersaydes, Bellamy, Hunter, Levi, Chase, Bryan, Adriana, Faith, Hope, Grace, Carter and Harmony

Richard is preceded death by his wife of 25 years Lucinda and his wife Charlotte, his parents, son Richard Jr. and great-grandson Chase.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 11-1 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Tim Lee officiating.

Please click the link below to live-stream the funeral service on Saturday, August 27th at 1PM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82393793952

Burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army and the Plymouth Am. Legion Post #27.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 11550 N Meridian St. Carmel, IN 46032.

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  1. Elaine Ludwig says

    August 22, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you peace.
    Elaine Knowlton Ludwig and Bonnie Knowlton Kropff

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  2. Larry & Sue Chase says

    August 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Family of Richard Knowlton,
    We the Chase Family want to send our condolences to Richard’s family. He was one of the best. Always handed in his trip reports on time and very well handwritten, We all worked with him and he was always funny. We were always proud to have Richard as one of our company drivers. We were along with him at the time of Cindy’s illness. You and his family will have lots of memories of Richard to remember and smile about.
    Sincerely, Larry, Sue, Barry, Douglas, and Melinda

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  3. Kristie Surma says

    August 24, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    My sincerest condolences. Many great memories of Uncle Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be forever missed. Love ❤️
    Kristie Knowlton Surma

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  4. Gail Huffer says

    August 26, 2022 at 11:19 am

    Richard and Cindy’s children, I’m so very deeply sorry for your loss. Your dad was definitely one of the best. Your parents were my best friends for more years than I can count. We will find some peace even in our grief, knowing that they have surely been joyfully reunited now and with Ricky also, in the blessed home of our Savior. No more pain here on this earth for them. There are so many memories flying through my head right now. Cookouts, camping, 4H, playing pinochle for endless hours into the night, sweet tea by the gallons, going to the sale barn, hours and hours in the round pen training, saving a baby chipmunk, happy times and sometimes tears, but we went through all of it knowing we had each other. Our kids grew up together. An endless parade of the most precious and beautiful memories. My love and prayers will be going up for you every single day for God to comfort you and wrap you gently and safely in His loving peace and guide you throughout all of your lives. You will always be considered as my own family. Please know you can always call day or night, I am here for you.

    All my love,
    Gail Huffer

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  5. Diana Rudynski says

    August 26, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    So sorry for you loss of Richard (Santa). Sending are love and prayers. Richard and Charotte were wonderful neighbors. ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

    Diana Rudynski
    Tim. Rudynski

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