Frederick R. Knaack, age 90, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Forest Park and Western Springs. Army Veteran Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Knaack, nee Micheletti and Elaine Knaack, nee Petersohn; dear father of Susan Knaack and Karen Knaack; stepfather of William Kobernus, Peter (Sheri) Kobernus, Karen (Phil) Gibboney and Karl (Laura) Kobernus; step grandfather of Katrina (Adam) Nausid, Brett (Christy) Kobernus and Kent (Jenna) Kobernus; step great grandfather of Maverick Nausid, Avery Jo Kobernus and Kendall Kobernus; brother of the late Barbara (the late William) Cartright; "Uncle Fred" of many cousins; grandpa to fur baby, Tiger Knaack; second dad to many; friend and hero of many.
Memorial visitation, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:00 A.M. to Time of Service 11:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. A live stream of the Service will be available to viewed at www.memorialslive.com/knaack If you are unable to participate during the live stream a recording will be available to be viewed at anytime and downloaded at the same link by day's end on Friday. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M
Fred was on the Forest Park Fire Department for 30 years, retiring as Captain
Inurnment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: St Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or King-Bruwaert House Benevolence Fund 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 or IL Fire Safety Alliance "Camp I Am" 426 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com