Charles Knoop

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Charles “Chuck” Otto Knoop, 75, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away March 25, 2014 at his home of Pinehurst. He was born April 25, 1938 in Everett, Washington; Chuck was the son of Otto James and Myrtle (Bowman) Knoop.

Chuck grew up in Renton, Washington and attended and graduated from the Renton High School.

Chuck moved to the Silver Valley in 1999 from Enumclaw, Washington.

Chuck had served as a truck driver and concrete pourer for the Stoneway Concrete company of Washington.

Chuck was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Teamsters Union. He loved and enjoyed his family, working on cars, fishing, hunting, Budweiser and tinkering.

Chuck is survived by five children Lottylea (Joe) Russell of Blaine, Washington, Jody Cater of Auburn, Washington, Bonnie Knoop of Puyallup, Washington, Lorinda Knoop-Mahlen and Jim Derrer of Creston, Washington, Kory (Carie) Knoop of Marysville, Washington; he is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; two brothers Bob Knoop of Pateros, Washington and Jim Knoop of Maple Valley, Washington. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his companion Mary Lou Wiltse, one son William Knoop and one brother Jack Knoop.

Cremation will be held and private family services will be held.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho 83835.

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERIVCES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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