Robert Knox

Robert Elmer Knox was born September 11, 1930, in Montevideo, the son of J. Elmer & Karna (Jenson) Knox. He attended school in both Granite Falls and Owatonna, Minnesota. Following school Robert worked at a dairy farm in Coon Rapids for several years Robert joined the service in 1952 and served his country in the United States Army, serving in Korea. He was honorably discharged in August of 1954. Robert returned to the Granite Falls area following his military service. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family, feeding the ducks and birds at the river. He took great pride in serving in the military. Due to illness, Robert was residing at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, where he received outstanding care and made many new friends. Robert passed away on Monday October 15th at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his siblings: Barbara Musil of Apple Valley; Harold Knox of Eatontown, New Jersey; James (Patsy) Knox of Perryton, Texas; Keith Knox of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Donna (Gary) Halvorson of Granite Falls; step sister Delores Kelm and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosemary Anderson, niece Cindy Halvorson, step brother Ordell Kelm and step sister Lavilla Magnuson.