Kenneth L. Knoll Jr., 63, of Lena, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 9, 1953 to Kenneth and Myrtle (Schaney) Knoll Sr. in Freeport, IL. Ken was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon, collecting military memorabilia with Roger Hill, fishing with Clark Halstead, giving Robert and Jacob "a hard time," and spending time with his dog Skippy.

Ken is survived by his children, Robert and Jacob, both of Lena; siblings Sandra Knoll of Kentucky, MaryAnne (Kenneth) Gritzmaker of Lena, Karon Niesman of Argyle, WI, and Jane Ussery of Florida; and very close friend Wayne Gift.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Phyllis Newcomer, and brother James Knoll.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 21, 2017 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

A visitation will be from 10-11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Rev. Jim Erb will officiate the service.

Inurnment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

Cremation rites were accorded.

A memorial has been established in his name.