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Bessie M. Knope

March 5th, 1917 - May 11th, 2015

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Bessie Marie Olson was born on March 5, 1917 in Angelica, WI, the daughter of John and Elsie (Johnson) Olson. She passed away in Venice, FL on March 11, 2015 at the age of 98 after a brief illness. On September 5, 1937 she married August “Gus” Knope in Two Rivers, WI. They were married for 53 years when Gus died in 1991. She was raised and attended school in Two Rivers, WI. She was the owner of Owen Glove Lining Co. with her husband. Upon retirement she and Gus moved to Florida where she enjoyed the rest of her life. She loved going to the North Port Senior Center where she ran the This & That Shop for many years. She also enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs on TV. Bessie was a member of Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, FL. She is survived by her sons Leland D. (Judith) Knope, Gerald A. Knope, Ronald L. (Linda) Knope, & Richard J. Knope, grandchildren Kevin, Kendra, Jonathan, Meredith, Ann, John, & Mary, and great grandchildren Rhianna, Jacob R, Jacob E, Jordan, Jami, Maisie, Kendall, Carson, Matthew, Megan, Elizabeth, & Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus, daughter-in-law Janet Knope, grandson Michael Knope, brothers Edward, John, Herbert, Vernon, Raymond, Roydan, & Harold, and sisters Lila, Olive, Alice, Inez, & Irene. A memorial service was hels at St. mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Watertown. If desired, memorials may be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....

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