Lester Knot

Lester Allen “Les” Knot, age 81, of Hudsonville, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, after a courageous two year journey with cancer.  Les was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who served his Lord with an unwavering faith. His love for his family and his steadfast hope in Christ was evident to all who knew him. He had a lifelong service in Christian Education as a band director and administrator. Les served his Lord with his time and talents in many ways both in his church and community. He was preceded in death by his first wife Seppie; daughter Leanne; grandson Michael; sisters-in-law Betty Katje and Caroline Hoekstra; brothers-in-law Fred Katje and John Katje; and his brother Alvin Knot. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of  32 years, Joan; his children and grandchildren, Craig and Debbie Knot (Andrew, Mariel and Brian Haverdink, Anneke and fiance Logan Vos, David, Juliana, Elisabeth), Carla and Scott Zastrow (Alexi, Cody), Brian and Melissa Knot (Jacob, Samuel, Hannah, John, Ava), Justin and Jordan Knot (Josiah, Maggie); brother, Roger Knot; sister, Beverly Pratt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Katje, Ann Katje, Jim and Lila Katje, Jeanine Katje,  Bob and Ruth Katje, Emily Katje, Dorothy Katje, Joyce and Steve Sytsma, John and Georgina Huizenga, Gerben and Pat Hoekstra, Bill Hoekstra, Bob and Marilyn Hoekstra; many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 24, at 11 am at Immanuel CRC, 3520 Kiel St, Hudsonville, with Rev. Robert Huisman officiating.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr SW. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Unity Christian High School or Hudsonville Christian School.