Thomas Knievel

August 6, 1941 - August 3, 2017

Thomas Knievel Age 75, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Born August 6, 1941 to the late Leo and Margaret (nee Ziska) Knievel. Veteran of the United States Air Force. Member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood, Knights of Columbus, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, grilling, flying model airplanes, and was a big fan at his grandkids sporting events. Surviving are two daughters, Sherie (Jeff) Shaw of Braidwood and Stephanie (Carl Strayer) Knievel of Crest Hill, IL; four grandchildren, Laura (Tim) Holohan, Tommy Shaw, Abbey Shaw, and Allie Shaw; one great grandchild; two sisters, Delores Knievel and Mary (David) Koester; four brothers, Dan (Beth) Knievel, Bob (Bonnie) Knievel, John (Jessie) Knievel, and Donald (Becky) Knievel; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Beverly Jane (nee Rankin) Knievel, whom he married April 18, 1970 in Westpoint, NE; and two sisters, Helen Knievel and Frances Clare Knievel. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Monday, August 7, from 4-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood. Interment with military honors in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. For more information find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com