Ray Knott, 83, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away December 12, 2022. He was born in Milton, Wisconsin on September 26, 1939. Ray graduated from Milton High School and received an accounting degree from Milton College. Following graduation, Ray served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Annapolis during the Vietnam War. Following his tour around the world, Ray worked as a financial controller within the publishing industry. Ray married Joy Knott (nee Kersheske) in 1967, and they were married for 36 years until she passed away in 2004.
Ray had a passion for sailing, golfing, and the Green Bay Packers. In 2006, he married Nancy Knott (nee Kilgras). Ray will be most remembered for his quick wit, dry sense of humor, love of numbers, care, and devotion to family. Ray was also preceded in death by his brother Robert “Bob” Knott and sister Darlene “Dar” Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Nancy Knott (nee Kilgras), Noelle Archambeau (daughter), Bruce Archambeau (son-in law), Annabelle Archambeau (granddaughter), Dan Kilgras (step-son), Matt Kilgras (step-son), Scott Kilgras (step-son), Mary Massart (niece), Jeff Knott (nephew), Robin Greene (niece), and Mike Burt (nephew).
A celebration of life graveside service for Ray will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Noon at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248.
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