Obituary of Priscilla Knechtel-Yanke

<h1>Priscilla Knechtel-Yanke</h1> nee Bowman 1930 – 2007 Went to meet her Lord peacefully at Heritage House in St. Jacobs on March 25, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by her husband Alfred Knechtel in 1997, and her husband Roy Yanke in 2004. Dear mother of Sharon Leis (Bruce) of Moorefield; Charmaine McKay (Alvin) of Belmont; Wayne Knechtel (Cathy) of Bloomingdale; and Mark Knechtel (Crystal) of Waterloo. Also survived by her step-children Sandy Scott (Doug); Terry Yanke (Heather); Glenn Yanke (Sally); Stu Yanke (Chris); and Linda Morris. Grandmother of Murray Leis (Janette), James Leis, Robert Leis, Rachel McKay, Joshua Knechtel, Zackery Knechtel and Melody Knechtel. Great-Grandmother of Alyssa and Ashley Leis. Lovingly remembered by 12 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters Selinda Martin, Saloma Merritt, Edna Vandenberg (Fred), Carol Shantz (Danny) and Grace Bowman; brothers Orvie Bowman (Eleanor) and Leonard Bowman (Joy). Predeceased by her parents Levi and Hannah Bowman; her beloved grandson Matthew Knechtel; and 2 brothers. Friends are invited to share their memories of Priscilla with her family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Priscilla’s life and faith will be held at Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly, 395 King St. N., Waterloo, on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 11 a.m., the Rev. Marshall Eizenga officiating. Reception to follow. Private family interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer’s Society may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Priscilla a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.