Service Information
Kim K. Knacke, age 63, of Boon Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Kim Kenneth Knacke was born on August 16, 1961, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Kenneth and Marlys (Radunz) Knacke. Kim was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ellsworth Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. He received his education in Litchfield, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1980.
On September 21, 1991, Kim was united in marriage to Donna Runke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. They resided in Wisconsin, Darwin, Minnesota, and Silver Lake, Minnesota. In 2013, they relocated to Boon Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Kim and Donna shared 33 years of marriage.
Kim held employment at various places over the years. He had a love of farming and also enjoyed growing his own produce to sell at the Farmer’s Market.
Kim enjoyed trapping, hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Kim passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 63 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Kim is survived by his:
Wife, Donna Knacke of rural Buffalo Lake, MN;
Mother, Marlys “Dolly” Knacke of Darwin, MN;
Siblings, Jason Knacke and his wife, Kim of Darwin, MN,
Warren Knacke and his wife, Boo of Darwin, MN,
Pam Nemitz of Darwin, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Diane Colombe and her husband, Greg of Little Falls, MN,
Carol Runke of Hutchinson, MN,
Darlene Folger;
Beloved Dog, Max;
Special Friends, Mak Rusch, Steve and Samantha Berscheid and their children, Zoey, Sophie, and Valerie;
Many other relatives and friends.
Kim is preceded in death by his Father, Kenneth Knacke; Grandparents, Art and Marie Knacke and Abbie and Herb Radunz; Father- and Mother-in-law, Walter and Betty Runke; Brothers-in-law, Robert Runke, Scott Nemitz, Reinhold Runke; Special Friend, Roger Rusch; Many Aunts and Uncles.
Missy Karl says
Donna
My deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Douglas A Cox says
Sorry for your loss Donna. Payers
Shelly Jackson says
So sorry for your loss! I have so many memories with Kim in school! Prayers to the family!
Gloria Mattsfield says
I’m so sorry to hear of this, I was in Kim’s class as far back as the first grade. My deepest condolences to the family.
Cindy Karg says
With sincere sympathy to all of Kim’s family. I was a classmate of Kim’s. May all your memories give you comfort during this difficult time. Cindy (Anderson) Karg
Carolyn (Goemer) Dornbush says
So very sorry for your loss. I was his childhood neighbor, car pooled to country school and was in his confirmation class. His mom organized my mom’s funeral.
Arlene Pate says
Donna I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathryn Stueber says
Donna and family; so sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Vonnie Siemsen says
I’m sorry for your loss, Donna. May your loving memories bring you comfort.
Dawn Mae says
I am sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. I went to school with Kim for many years. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Jim and Gladys Schlueter says
Thoughts and prayers for all of Kim’s family.
Char Bipes-Kuechle says
Rest easy old friend. Sending deepest sympathy to Kim’s family.
Tim & Jan says
Dolly,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this sad time. May God give you strength and peace in the days to come.
Tim & Jan Krasen
Jeff Erickson says
My condolences to your family. Kim and I were in school together.
Linda Klitzke says
Donna, Dolly and Pam and the entire Knacke Family. You have my prayers and my deepest sympathy. Linda Klitzke
Twyla Waller says
Donna, Dolly, Pam and all Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Twyla & Chuck
Misty R. says
My sincere Condolences Donna my thoughts and prayers are with you
Elaine Malchow says
Donna and family sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and will say a few prayers for you all.
Joann Blankenhagen says
So sorry for the loss of your loved one, my deepest sympathies to you and family, thoughts and prayers go out to you
Brian Lindell says
Sorry to hear of your loss, Kim was a great friend during school and after. He will be missed.
Julie Carie says
Donna,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for peace during this difficult time.
Julie and Curtis Carie
Glenn and Mary Ann Dettman says
Donna,
Our thoughts of sympathy are with you at this difficult time.
Lori Goemer Noel says
I am so sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. I have many memories of carpooling with the Knacke family to country school and sharing Sunday School events and programs with them. He was a kind soul and I know he will be missed.