Darl Gene Knebel

Darl Gene Knebel, 86, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, in Ft. Myers.

Darl was born in Star City, on Sept. 8, 1929, to Floyd and Opal (Blinn) Knebel. He graduated from Star City High School in 1947.

On June 26, 1949, he married Virginia Lee Brown, his high school sweetheart. She survives. They celebrated 66 wonderful years together.

Darl retired as a Winamac Auto Dealer after 30 years. He then enjoyed 15 years of part-time work at Publix in Florida.

During his years Darl enjoyed flying his airplane, square dancing with his bride and spending time with family and friends.

Darl supported both of his home churches in many leadership roles as well as the masons, town and community boards and other social clubs. Darl served for eight years as Winamac Town Board president.

Darl is survived by his daughter Marsha [Melvin] Good of Star City; sons: Darwin [Susan] Knebel of Winamac, and Kevin [Tina] Knebel of Loxahatchee, Florida; grandchildren: Brian [Michelle] Good, Scott [Susan] Good, Matthew [Trisha] Knebel, Eric [Jennifer] Knebel and Kelsey [Jonathan] Dickinson; great-grandchildren: Samuel, Sarah and Grace Good, Isabelle and Isaac Good, Carsen and Caden Knebel, Harper Knebel and Cruz Dickinson; brothers: Everett Knebel of Winamac, Harold Knebel of Belton, Missouri, and William Knebel of Stauton, Virgina.

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Opal (Blinn) Knebel; and brother Jim Knebel.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will take place at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for memorial contributions to be made to Shell Point Hospice, 15071 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908; Faith Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL, 33908; or the First United Methodist Church in Winamac.