Wilbur Knisley

Wilbur R. Knisley, age 82, went to be with the Lord June 27, 2017. He was born July 24, 1934 to Russell & Lillie (Harbage) Knisley in South Solon, OH. A graduate of Washington Senior High School, Wilbur lived in the Washington Court House area before moving with his family to Conyers, Georgia in 1972. He retired from Duplex Products and moved to Circleville 7 years ago. He loved going camping and made many trips to the Great Smokey Mountains. He also loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by daughters Sue Benner of Circleville, OH, Twana (Kerry) Beaver of Wildwood, MO, Mary (John) Keenan of Cleveland, TN, and son Brian (Kellie) Knisley of Canton, GA. Also grandchildren Shelley (Robert) Fauver & Krista Benner of Circleville, OH, Jay Knisley of Columbia, SC, Bryson Beaver of Wildwood, MO and Rachel & Sean Keenan of Cleveland, TN, and great-grandchildren Anthony, Amaya & Aliya Fauver of Circleville, OH. He is also survived by sisters Gladys Marhoover, Marie (Neil) Matson and Joyce (Owen) Johnson and sister-in-law’s Carolyn Knisley & Sally Knisley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John Knisley & Neil Knisley, sister Naomi Cooper and son-in-law Don Benner. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 12 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville 1455 N. Court Street with Rev. Dean Queen officiating. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the South Solon Cemetery immediately following the service. A special thank you to Logan Elm Health Care and Heartland Hospice for their loving care & ministry to our father. Many of the staff and residents became like family to him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215 or to the family for expenses. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.