Mass of Christian burial for Robert Allen Knigge, 55, Redfield, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Redfield. The Rev. Christopher Hughes will officiate.
Burial will be at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, Redfield.
A liturgical wake will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday with visitation from 5-7 p.m. at the church.
Robert died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at his home with his wife and his family at his side.
Robert Allen Knigge, son of Wallace and Toyoko "Jeannie" (Matsuda) Knigge, was born Feb. 4, 1958, in Waynesville, Mo. When he was in the fifth grade, the family moved to Woonsocket, where he graduated from high school with the class of 1977. He went on to attend Mitchell Area Vo-Tech where he studied architectural drafting. Robert then worked in the construction industry for a short time. Robert returned to Mitchell Area Vo-Tech to study meat cutting. Robert began his grocery career at Sunshine Foods in Mitchell. He later became manager at County Fair Foods in Mitchell.
Robert was united in marriage to Lynette Bame Jaton, Sept. 14, 1996, at Mitchell. They made their home in Redfield, where they purchased a grocery store and named it B&L Food Pride. Robert and Lynette also purchased the grocery store in Oakes, N.D., and are partners with David and Lisa Bruns in a grocery store in Linton, N.D. In 2012, Robert and Lynette purchased Sieglings Grocery Store in Redfield. They remodeled this store and merged both stores to rename them Redfield Food Center.
Robert cherished every moment he spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved to hunt, especially big game, his favorite was elk. Robert also enjoyed fishing and camping.
Robert was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Redfield.
Robert is survived by his wife, Lynette; seven sons: Jason Knigge, Jason (Tessa) Jaton, Keith Jaton, Wesley Jaton, Bryer Knigge, Bryce Knigge, Preston Knigge, all of Redfield; three daughters: Alicia (Cody) Gramkow of Scotland, Kalie (Tom) Dey of Aberdeen, Cami Knigge of Redfield: two brothers: David Knigge of Redfield and Kevin (Sharon) Knigge of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Donna (Dihl) Bult of Harrisburg; six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Casketbearers will be: David Bruns, Lee Knigge, Ernie Stratmeyer, David Knigge, Kevin Knigge and Dihl Bult.
The organist will be Barbara Baus, the cantor will be Sheri Zens, lector will be Mary Ann Osborn with Brexton Roth, Adam Hyke and Gabe Suchor as Mass servers.
Memorials can be made in Robert's name to North Plaines Hospice, 305 S. State St., Aberdeen, SD 57401 or American Cancer Society, 525 Fifth St. S.E., Suite 4, Watertown, SD 57201.
Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with the arrangements.
carlsenfh.com