William (Bill) Llewellyn Knott 2-25-29
Bill was born on February 25th, 1929 in Tomahawk, WI to Helen Collette & Llewellyn (Louie) Knott. He was the oldest of 11 children. His childhood was spent in Pine River, MN.
At the age of 17 he took his first job in Minneapolis harvesting vegetable gardens. His natural leadership skills quickly became apparent. In 1948 he signed up to join the Army. Before doing so he removed all the change from his pockets, and threw it down the street. He reported his reasoning was he wanted to “Go in broke, in case he came out broke, so he wouldn’t have lost anything.” Bill was sent to Fort Ord, CA for basic training. From there he was sent to Japan, then on to Korea. Bill fought on the front lines for 11 months. He received an honorable discharge in 1951 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. After his time spent serving his country, he moved to Spirit Lake, Idaho with his Aunt Elsie and Uncle George Eystad. He worked with his uncle on construction sites as a laborer. Bill spent the next 50 years as a skilled union carpenter. He spent 20 of those years at A & B construction in Helena, MT as a superintendant. Bill worked on the construction of Helena High School, The Federal Building, Urban Renewal, Helena Regional Airport, and numerous other buildings.
In 1953, Bill met Carolyn (Stauner). Thus began their 65 year love story. They wed May 1st, 1954 and had 3 children: Bill Jr., Kathy, and Ann Marie. His love for his family and his friends was always first and foremost. He would work long days but never be too tired to take care of his children or lend a helping hand to someone who needed it.
Bill had numerous hobbies he truly enjoyed. Most notably hunting, fishing, cutting firewood (he had a firewood pile that was the envy of many), and woodworking.
Bill passed away peacefully on October 9th 2019 with family members by his side. He is survived by his 3 brothers David (Olga), Sam (Carolyn), and Joe (Jan) and 4 sisters, Marie, Doris, Bernice, and Hope. His children Bill Jr. (Nancy), Kathy, Ann Marie (Bill) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A viewing will take place from 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave in Helena. A funeral service will follow the viewing at 1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Coffee and cookies will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. A burial with military honors will take place after the coffee and cookies at St. Ann’s Cemetery in East Helena. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Bill.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Thursday October 17, 2019
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the social gathering
Thursday October 17, 2019
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Viewing
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday October 17, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Thursday October 17, 2019
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the social gathering
Thursday October 17, 2019
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Scott St. Clair says
Knott family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Scott
Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Kevin and June Briceno says
Carolyn, Ann Marie and family: we are so sorry to hear about Bill. What a special husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather he was! He will truly be missed! Love and prayers to all of you!
Niel C Helfert says
Ann Marie and family. Ginny and I are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time.
Jeanne Collette says
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Bill. I enjoyed meeting him just a few years back and getting a hug from him. I loved his beautiful western shirts he wore.
Our family will miss him. A gentle soul. The Collette family. Peter, Jeanne, Charles, Sean and Cian.
Durk Pipinich says
To the Knot family, Sorry for your loss. Durk&Paula Pipinich
Clay Pipinich says
Sorry for your lost. I did my Carpenter Apprenticeship under him years ago. He’ll be missed. My Prayers are with you.
Teresa Gustine says
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. What a great man he was! Bill & Carolyn were the best neighbors and always treated us like their own kids, always willing to help us in whatever we needed. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that your memories of him help ease the pain.
Reynolds says
Billie and Scott Reynolds
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, he was a wonderful guy. Our thoughts and prayers to your family, he leaves soo many fond memories
and lots of his handiwork behind. Be comforted in knowing he lives on in our hearts.
Angie Ford (Gustine) says
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He and Carolyn were the best neighbors and always treated myself and my children as their own. I pray that your memories help ease the pain of your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Debbie Hurni says
Bill and Carolyn were my folks neighbors for many years (Bud and Zona Oleson) They always spoke highly of the Knot family. They are all in heaven now, talking about the good ol’ days. Our prayers are for you and peace be with you all. Someday we will see them again. God bless
Neal and Debbie Hurni