Jack Knobloch, Sr., Birney, MT, died in Miles City, MT on May 5, 2013.
He was born in Sheridan, WY August 17, 1938 to Albert and Madge Knobloch. He grew up and spent his entire life on the family ranch north of Birney. He attended Birney Grade School and graduated from St. Labre Catholic High School in 1956. After graduation, he took over the family ranch operations. On April 3, 1966, he married Marjorie Fjell of Birney and they were blessed with five children whom they raised, grew up with, played with, worked with and loved. In 1972, they expanded the ranching operation by purchasing the Wagner ranch ten miles north of the home place where he spent his life continuously improving their land and cattle. He achieved his dream of becoming a pilot in the mid-seventies and enjoyed flying whether for work or fun. His favorite pasttimes were spending time with family and ranching.
Jack was involved in his community by serving on various boards including Tongue River Water Users, S.C.S., Rosebud County Planning Board, Ashland Public School board and Tongue River Electric Co-Op board. He especially loved serving on the Parish Council at St. Labre.
Jack had a deep faith, instilled in him by his mother, brother and the Priests and Sisters of St. Labre…a faith that grew and sustained him throughout all of his life. Jack was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, treating everyone with respect, caring and understanding. He was a great listener and loved to have people share their stories with him.
Loving survivors include his wife, Marjorie; daughter Karen (Jay) Hodges; Jack Jr (Kim) Knobloch; Albert (Joan) Knobloch; Philip (Kathy) Knobloch; son-in-law John Elliot; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Linhart-Sumer; numerous nephews, nieces and god-children. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Roy Knobloch; daughter Lee Anne Elliot; and three nephews, Carl Linhart, Bobby Linhart and Elmer Fjell III.
A Vigil service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the St Labre Mission. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Labre Mission. Private family interment will be held in the Birney Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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Michael Burns says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time
Lewis & Marla says
Jack Kim and all of the family we are so sorry to hear this keep the memories and stay close to God love you all so much
Penny Schmidt says
Margie and all the kids, I was talking with LIz tonight and was so very sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. It it never easy to lose the ones we love, hold near all the best memories that make you smile and keep your heart safe from hurt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Penny (Sumer) and Tom Schmidt
Cynda Douglas (Dodge) says
Margie and family,
Kelly told me today of Jack ‘s passing. You have my deepest and sincere condolences. You were all so fortunate to have Jack guiding your family. He was a good man in every way, from husband and father, and is a huge loss to the community. I nearly always feel when someone like Jack passes, that you should have been able to have him a few more years, but, sadly, that just isn’t up to us. Thank God for all the years you did have. You are in my prayers.
Alice Robinson says
I’m sorry to read of Jack —- he was a wonderful man and always knew you no matter where you where” with a smile”’Richard thought a lot of him–he’ll be missed -all my love and prayers are with you at this time”Alice
Connie Brown says
Margie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of Jack’s passing. It’s times like this that you stop and wonder where has time went.
Connie Brown
Gracie Ann Waples Hill says
Margie and family,
Blessings to you and your family. It is always hard to lose the ones we love. May each of you be comforted in Jack’s passing and know that it is just a thin veil between here and heaven. Special prayers and love sent your way.
Kathy Nance Dietz says
Knobloch Family,
I’m sending many prayers and hugs your way! Jack was a wonderful man and meant so much to everyone. I am honored that he was my Godfather and will miss him so much. There are no words to express how sorry I am for all of you, but just know you’ve been in our prayers and will continue to be.
GARY AND PAT HELM says
we are so sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you at this time. he will be sorly mssed. he was such a gentle man.
wanda bixby says
Margie and family I was so saddened to learn of Jacks passing he will be missed by all of us he was a great man always spoke and loved to visit with everyone Margie I am just a phone call away if you need anything God Bless
Karol Felton says
Margie and family, so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Know that my throughts and prayers are with you and all of your family, Always had a smile when I saw him. One thing I can say is your memories will be a comfort to you now and in the future. God Bless
Jim Peters says
Jack has been a life-long friend of our Family; having been neighbors on the Tongue River at Birney so long ago. Jack will be missed by us and so many others. Our deepest sympathy to the Knobloch Family.
Bill & Denice Hedges says
Marge and family, Our love and prayers are with all of you during this grey time. Jack was a great man and true friend to all. You have so many wonderful and happy memories to help carry you all through this difficult time. God be with you all.
Ken & Pam Kania says
We express our condolences to Marge and the family. Jack will be misses very much. We will miss his wisdom and his smile. Our whole community has lost one of its most dearly loved members. Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Shirley Skinner says
Margie and family…We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing….it had seemed so hopeful that maybe they had figured it out. Jack was truly a good man, and the wonderful family he leaves behind is his legacy. Stay strong in the knowledge that God will hold your hand through this, and in the end you will all be re-united with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Rainey Yasuda says
Liz and Family,
I am saddened to read of your brother’s passing. My immediate thought was how happy Carl & Bobby are to see their Uncle Jack again. Pleae know you are in my thoughts & prayes.
Virgil Farris says
Jack was a good man. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Michael & Kristi Speelman says
Marj, and family you lost a Great man.
Jack was the kindest man I ever had the pleasure to have known all of my life. The Tongue River valley will not be the same without Jack.
We will keep the family in our Prayers.
Bonnie Bergerson says
So sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. Bill always enjoyed doing business with Jack. We ran Bill’s Marine & Cycle in Miles City, and Jack was a regular. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
Lisa Gaskill says
There are simply no words to express how very sorry we are. Jack is someone that was always a “Pillar” in the community. His smile and positive outlook on life was only matched by Margie. He was a true friend to my parents and a wonderful person, completely and honestly. We have been, and will continue to lift the entire Knobloch family up in prayer. We only hope that you will be able to find some comfort in the Lord as you deal with your loss.
Karen Kansala, Keith & Craig Rukavina says
Margie, Jack Jr. and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Fran & Stan Oswald says
Margie and family, prayers and sincere condolences to you all in your loss of Jack. He fought a good fight.
Aaron Mollie Robert and Michael Phipps says
To all the Fjells,
My you take comfort that he is hanging with the angels. May time ease the ache in your hearts until you are rejoined with him in Heaven. Our love and deepest sympathies (and a great big hug) to all of you.
Randy Jacobs says
Margie and family, So sorry to here of Jack’s death. I was hopeful that a cure would be found and I would get the chance to come out and visit him on the ranch. So thankful I got the chance to meet you Margie. You are everything that Kim said you were only more! What a wonderful person! No wonder Kim has such fond memories of her visits at your place! Our prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.
Dade and Jaylene Allison says
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the coming months.
Doug & Colleen says
Margie and all the Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Donna and Lawrence McCulloch says
Margie and family,
Our sympathy goes out to your family. May you find comfort in knowing that Jack is in a better place. Our prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Ryan and Kate Fjell says
Deepest sympathies and prayers to everyone during this time; you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronda Gress says
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. Such great memories of him and all of you during my childhood!
Debbie (Fadhl) Nolan & Pete Nolan says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
Marylee Moreland & Gary Temple and Moreland Family says
Margie and family, Elizabeth and the Fjell family. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Though we have been away from Birney a long time we cherish fondly the memories and time spent with all. The 4-H project , school pays and Birney dances. We love your family and we very proud to have known Jack, a truly wonderful human being . Our prayers are with you.
Marty Sackman says
Albert and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I remember meeting him when I spent the weekend with you and Elliot and being impressed with the obvious pride he took in his cattle and ranch.
Serena & Wayne Wetherelt Jr. says
Margie and all the Knobloch families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories provide you some comfort in the loss of your loved one. A community will miss the presence of this man but we can only imagine the loss you feel. Please know you are in our prayers.
Joy Peters says
Dear DEAR Margie, family & Liz,
Sending each of you a hug….
What a kind & gentle soul, Jack with an unforgettable smile & chuckle.
Many fond memories of all the Fjell & Knoblock family friends.
Thots of each of you at this time. I’m sure there’s rejoicing & story telling in heaven!
Love, Joy
Fr. Jim Antoine says
Dear Margie and family,
My heart has been with you in prayer since I learned of Jack’s passing. I have always felt close to you and Jack. My days serving the churches of Birney Post and Birney Day brought me the blessing of knowing Jack and all of you. He was truly a very special kind hearted and good person who loved and cared for the people around him. His deep faith and spontaneous good heartedness blessed me so many times during the years. I remember so many of my visits to your home, the conversations we had and the meals we enjoyed together. I always went home to St. Labre happier. I always felt that you and Jack wonderfully complemented each other as a couple with a spirit of warmheartedness that welcomed all whom you met. I have two special memories of Jack. One was his coming to Christmas eve Mass in Birney Day in order to be able to play Santa Claus for his children that particular night. The other is that he is the only person who ever got me on a horse at the ranch. My heart is with you in love and gratitude for this very special person who enriched your lives and mine. I don’t believe Jack has left us. He has only entered another demension of Life in which he will continue to touch us with the Love who is God. I want to thank you for sharing your beloved husband and father with me. Love, Fr. Jim
Cory Luther says
Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cory and Anna.
Karson and Marie Kluver says
To The Knobloch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack greeted you with a wonderful smile and a firm handshake. He never said a bad word about anything or anyone. His family meant so much to him. Jack left a wonderful legacy.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Jack Knobloch – Please be comforted by promises found in the Bible at this difficult time. Continue to dwell on the happy memories and fine qualities that you remember about Mr. Knobloch. Death and suffering was not part of Almighty God’s purpose for mankind. Everything that God created was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Sickness and death came to mankind due to Adam’s disobedience (Genesis 2:17). Because of Jesus sacrifice , hope of everlasting life was restored. The Bible promises that suffering and death will be done away with (Revelation 21:4). Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge which gives us comfort and hope (John 17:3).
The Bob Ebeling family says
Margie and family,
We are all so very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Georgia Burns says
Margie and to the family,
My prayers are with you and your family, at this sad time. May you have comfort in knowing you will see him one day. My prayers are of peace, comfort and courage.
God Bless you all!
Glo Henderson says
Sorry to hear of the great loss of a great man. He was always very kind to us and we felt like family when we were around Jack. We will continue to think of you. Hugs to all of you.
Clay and Dan Koplin says
Marjorie, Jack, Albert and family – Dad and I were very sad to hear the news from afar. Dad was very sorry that he was away in California and could not be there for the service when he got the sad news. Our heartfelt condolences for your loss and may God comfort you during this time.
Charles Coker says
Mrs. Knobloch, I did not know Mr. Knobloch, but want to extend my sincere sympathy to you and to his sister Elizabeth. After reading the obituary, it is evident that he was a much talented individual, and you and the community will miss him greatly. I know Elizabeth from high school in Bradenton, Florida, where whe and I were senior classmates, but we have lost touch.
Again, my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Larry Thomas says
Margie and Family,
I wish I could say I knew Jack really well, but I did not. I met him several times at a St Labre Bible Study and during church (and developed a brief friendship with him during those times). Jack was an impressive, quiet, and godly man, what many people would call a “gentle giant” of a man. He was a man I wish I had gotten to know much better. Jack was a man you could learn much from (not just in the ranching realm but as a husband and father as well). He leaves behind a wonderful and godly wife and a family he would be very proud of (children and grandchildren alike). Thank Jack for the time you shared with me. God bless you all!
Larry T.