Charles "Pat" Patrick Knowles

CHARLES PATRICK KNOWLES , 67 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home in Chester surrounded by his family.

Pat was born to the late Jack Charles and Annabelle (nee Parrish) Knowles on March 27, 1953 in Belleville, Illinois.

He graduated from Chester High School in 1973. He married Jennelle Klindworth on March 12, 1977. He always fondly called Jennelle “his bride”.

After high school Pat worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years. Following his career with the railroad, Pat embarked on his true passion of taxidermy. He owned and operated Wildlife Artistry in Chester. He was a true artist at his craft.

Throughout it all, his life’s work was not complete without his love of coaching and mentoring young athletes. Pat was self employed so that he had an open window to pour into the lives of all of the athletes that he coached at St. John Lutheran School and Chester High School. Pat’s legacy will live through each and every life that he touched on and off the court.

Survivors:

Wife:

Jennelle Knowles Chester, IL

2 Children:

Jennifer (Brad) Coleman Chester, IL

Jonathan Knowles Jackson, MO

2 Grandchildren:

Drew and Aubrey Coleman

3 Sisters:

Susie Jones San Diego, CA

Pam Dishman Statesville, NC

Jyl Longtin Fountain Hills, AZ

Special Aunt:

Linda Lindenberg Statesville, NC

Brother-in-law:

Brett (Karla) Klindworth Chester, IL

Sisters-in-law:

Pam Klindworth St. Louis, MO

Deb Uchtman Steeleville, IL

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Grandparents – Rueben and Claudia Parrish and Mother-in-law – Sue Klindworth

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorials may be sent to St. John Lutheran Church or School in Chester or Chester High School Girls Basketball Program.