Frank ‘Don’ Knox Jr.

Frank Donald Knox, Jr. 78, of Ottawa passed away Jan. 27, 2020, in OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

A celebration of life will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday in Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 33 Veterans Group Honor Guard.

Frank was born July 28, 1941, in Ottawa to Frank Donald and Clarabelle (Brothers) Knox. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Frank married Cathy Smith on July 27, 1973, in Ottawa. He was a former member of the Ottawa Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; four children, Frank Donald (Kim) Knox III of Peru, Sherri Knox of Ottawa Angela Wiechman of Ottawa and Shannon (Perry) May, of La Salle; eight grandchildren, Abbie May, Samantha May, Karli Knox, Amber Knox, Reese Wiechman, Avery Wiechman, Justin O’Beirne and Tyler Knox; a great-grandson, Dillinger Blakley; and a sister, Lounetta (Richard) Ceja of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Butch Frig; and a sister, Carol Wheeler.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Find the online guestbook at www.MuellerFH.com.