In Memory Of
Robert Knowlton
Robert Knowlton
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 2:02 PM MST
Services for long-time Casper resident, Robert (Bob) Knowlton, 87, were conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday March 2, 2009 at 1st Christian Church. The Rev's Charles Shannon, Bryant Badger and Paul Hallock officiated. Bob died Friday February 27, 2009 following a lengthy battle with COPD.
Bob was born February 13, 1922 in St Mary's, PA. Following high school he worked in the Coal Mines until one of the mine collapsed and he was trapped inside. He then decided the military was a "easier" job. Bob joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Casper at the Casper Air Camp. He began dating and later married Betty Gilstrap on February 18, 1944. Bob was then deployed to Italy. ON June 6, 1944 (D-Day) he was shot down and spent 66 days behind enemy lines avoiding capture as the crew walked back to safety with the help of local peasants and Gen Mihailovich. After the war he returned to Casper to raise his family. Bob was active in 1st Christian Church since 1958 and an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his son Rod Knowlton of Casper and daughter Linda Titus of Brunswick, GA; four granddaughters and 6 great-grandchildren and his "best friend" Emma Crawford. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty; a son Steven Robert Knowlton, his parents and 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorials may be made to 1st Christian Church Memorial Fund or Central Wyoming Senior Service Center or other charity of choice. Newcomer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Services for long-time Casper resident, Robert (Bob) Knowlton, 87, were conducted at 2:30 PM on Monday March 2, 2009 at 1st Christian Church. The Rev's Charles Shannon, Bryant Badger and Paul Hallock officiated. Bob died Friday February 27, 2009 following a lengthy battle with COPD.
Bob was born February 13, 1922 in St Mary's, PA. Following high school he worked in the Coal Mines until one of the mine collapsed and he was trapped inside. He then decided the military was a "easier" job. Bob joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Casper at the Casper Air Camp. He began dating and later married Betty Gilstrap on February 18, 1944. Bob was then deployed to Italy. ON June 6, 1944 (D-Day) he was shot down and spent 66 days behind enemy lines avoiding capture as the crew walked back to safety with the help of local peasants and Gen Mihailovich. After the war he returned to Casper to raise his family. Bob was active in 1st Christian Church since 1958 and an active volunteer in the community.
Survivors include his son Rod Knowlton of Casper and daughter Linda Titus of Brunswick, GA; four granddaughters and 6 great-grandchildren and his "best friend" Emma Crawford. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty; a son Steven Robert Knowlton, his parents and 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorials may be made to 1st Christian Church Memorial Fund or Central Wyoming Senior Service Center or other charity of choice. Newcomer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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