Stanley Knop

Stanley Knop, 84, died in his home in Atlantic, on Saturday morning, March 24, 2007 He was born the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Shepperd) Knop on November 5, 1922. He attended school in Atlantic and graduated with the Atlantic High School Class of 1940. Stanley married Ramona Frank at Saint John"s Church south of Lyman on February 16, 1958. He farmed their land south of Atlantic. The couple was blessed with a son and a daughter and enjoyed their three grandchildren. Stanley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. He served his church as a deacon and an elder. His hobbies included reading, writing short stories, drawing, watching sports (especially Iowa Hawkeyes), walking with his friends at the hospital, and playing pinochle with friends for over 49 years. He will be remembered by all as being friendly; he could strike up a conversation with anyone. He liked to kid and everyone enjoyed his ornery streak. Stanley is survived by his wife, Ramona; his son, Michael Stanley of Atlantic; his daughter, Diane Probasco and her husband David of Urbandale; his grandchildren, Matthew, Tyler and Megan Probasco; brother-in-law Louis Frank and wife, Pauline. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Elwood Knop; his parents in-law, G.H. and Mary Frank and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hines and husband Clair.Funeral InformationIN REMEMBRANCESTANLEY LEWIS KNOPBorn November 5, 1922 in Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO RESTMarch 24, 200784 years, 4 months, 19 daysFUNERAL SERVICETuesday, March 27, 2007, 10:30 AMFirst Presbyterian Church, Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Don Seeger MUSICAL SELECTIONSAmazing GraceHow Great Thou ArtMUSICIANSMaxine Lyon and Elaine KrambeckBEARERS Jack Denne Howard Anderson Allen Hines Gerald Frank Don Prall Joe Vogl HONORARY BEARER Wally Roscoe Howard Paulsen Glen Ohms Gene FrankFLOWER COMMITTEE Eileen Denne Carol AndersonINTERMENTAtlantic Cemetery in Atlantic, IowaLUNCHEON Stanley's family extends an invitation for friends to join themfor lunch at the church following services.The family requests memorials be designated to Hospiceand to the United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic.