Lowell Knabe

KNABE, Lowell, age 81 of Eaton, OH. died Wed. Mar. 20, 2013 in Richmond.  He was born in Gratis, OH. on Aug. 14, 1931 to John and Mary Jeanette (Miller) Knabe.  He was a 1949 graduate of Gratis High School.  Lowell was the previous owner and operator of Your Flower Shop in Eaton for over 40 years.  He was a member of First Brethren Church in Gratis.  He is survived by 2 sons, John Knabe, Kettering, OH., Josh Knabe, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Anita (David) Johnson, and Mary (John) Johnson, all of Gratis, OH., nieces, nephews and close friend, Warren  Riley, Eaton, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David Knabe and daughter-in-law, Katie Knabe.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 22, 2013 at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Gratis.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home in Gratis on Fri. from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com