CALEDONIA – Nick Knautz, 29, passed away on March 2, 2014.
He was born in Racine on April 5, 1984, the son of Frank and Jerri (nee: Jorgensen) Knautz. Nick graduated from JI Case High School in 2002.
He last worked as an emergency room technician at WFH – All Saints. Nick loved the outdoors. He especially enjoyed the water where he mastered his passion of waterskiing. He also swam, golfed and rode motorcycles. Nick will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Nick is survived by his daughter, Olivia Knautz; his former wife, Molly Casarsa and step-son, Logan Zdanowicz of Kenosha; his parents, Frank and Jerri Knautz of Caledonia; his sister, Jessica Knautz of Racine; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 7, 2014 for a visitation and time to meet with his family from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Olivia Knautz Education Fund at Educators Credit Union would be appreciated.
Sue Ott-Holland says
Our family is shocked and saddened to hear of Nick’s death. We hold you all in prayer as you move through this terrible loss.
Glorious Goldsmith-Hicks and Family says
Our sincere condolences to your entire family. We pray your strength and continued love as you get through this very trying time. May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayer.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family
Ali Whorley says
Frank, Geri, and Jess,
I am so sorry for the loss of Nick. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. May you find solace in his memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Nicotera Pisanello says
Thoughts and prayers with all the family at this difficult time. Thinking of all.
Joe, Mary and Nevin Schauer says
Nick will always be in your heart and memories.
Sending love and prayers.
Joe, Mary and Nevin Schauer
Stephanie Lopez says
My heart is with you guys, though I am far away. I will always hold dear the memories of the fun Nick and I had together when we were just little kids. It’s hard to think of what words to say, but I thought this poem might offer a bit of comfort…
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free
Sandra Helmin-Clazmer says
There are no words that can express the depth of your grief, nor adequately console you during this time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that I am praying for your family to find peace in the love you have for each other. God bless you.
Ed Benson says
Mine and my mother’s prayers are with one guy’s right now. I have had the greatest time with Nick and he will be missed by all.