Karl Friedhelm Knecht

Karl F. Knecht, 80, of Forest, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Karl, born in Germany, was a retired butcher and avid motorcyclist. He is a Korean War veteran. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years and best friend, Barbara; daughters Brenda LaFrance of Chesapeake VA and Karen (Jim) Olson of Virginia Beach; grandchildren Joshua (Sarah), Jeremiah, Jacob (Laura), Sarah (Mike), Connor, and Ryan; four great-grandchildren; brother Heinz-Otto of Germany, and sister Elsbeth of Switzerland. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Viewing hours are from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2012 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.