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“Pete” Knecht, 76, Cleveland, ND died Monday afternoon, September 25, 2017 at his home near Cleveland.

Duane was born January 16, 1941 at Gackle, ND the son of Gerhardt Knecht and Emma (Speidel) Knecht.  At an early age he moved with his family to a farm South of Cleveland.  He received his elementary education in Cleveland and grew to manhood in the vicinity where he helped on the family farm.

He and Doris Meuller were married July 27, 1968 at Jamestown, ND.  They made their home on a farm South of Cleveland where he farmed with his Dad and later on his own.  In 1979 he started working for the Cleveland Elevator until 2004 when he retired.  Pete was also a volunteer fireman for the Cleveland Fire Dept.

Duane loved ice fishing, auction sales, spending time with friends and family, cowboy shows, going for drives, and gardening/watching garden; he also enjoyed liver and onions with cream chicken.  He cherished his D178 Alison-Chalmers Tractor and his 1977 Chevy Blazer, which he bought brand new.

Surviving are his wife Doris, Cleveland, ND; his children, Brad Knecht, Cleveland, ND, Dorothy Alfstad, Jamestown, ND, Casey (Shawntil) Knecht, Jamestown, ND, Tony (Kari) Knecht, Cleveland, ND, and Penny (Andy) Meier, Jamestown, ND; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Shirley Kutz, Devils Lake, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Darold (Twin), Roland, and Elroy; and 2 sisters, Myrna and Sharon.

Visitation – 9:00 AM Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown

Prayer Service – 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home

Funeral Service – 2:00 PM Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND

Burial – Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, ND

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.