Paul ‘Boots’ Knecht

Paul “Boots” Charles Knecht passed away April 5, 2022.Paul was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Okarche. He was a lifelong resident of Okarche and a Holy Trinity Catholic School graduate.

In 1953, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a corporal.

After completing his military service in 1955, he married Ruth Wittrock. The two settled in Okarche, where they raised their five children.

Paul supported his family through farming, ranching and commercial trucking.

Paul was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and eucharistic minister. He also served his community as a volunteer for events and was a longtime member of the Okarche Lions Club.

Paul is survived by his children Janice (Hank) McCormick, Denny (Melissa) Knecht, Steve (Chris) Knecht, Dale Knecht and Carol (Jeff) Dixon; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Catherine Knecht (Sister Ida), Francis Knecht, Dorothy Krittenbrink, Marie Fiegner and William (Bill) Knecht; son Paul; grandchildren Tyler and Katlyn; and Ruth, his wife of 59 years.

Vigil services will be 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11.

Both services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home of El Reno.