Obituaries

Melvin Knaack

Melvin Knaack of Gladbrook passed away after Thanksgiving and will be laid to rest at Reinbeck Memorial Cemetery. He was born at Reinbeck and united in marriage to Mina Dahms. They farmed and raised their family in Gladbrook. In addition to farming, Melvin drove semi-truck and bus for Gladbrook Community School. He belonged to the United Methodist Church and...