Douglas "Doug" Gale Knaak

Douglas Gale Knaak, 51 of Kell, passed away Sunday, May 05, 2013 at Doctors Nursing Home in Salem. Doug was born June 8, 1961 in Centralia, son of Earl Ernest Knaak and Norma Jeanne (Simmons) Knaak. He married Sarah (Beasley) Knaak on September 30, 2000 in Centralia and she survives in Kell. In addition to his wife he is also survived by a son: Randall Knaak and fiancé Mallory of Salem; a daughter: Chelsea Garrett and husband Zach of Salem; a granddaughter: Braelan Knaak of Salem; a sister: Leslie Beard and husband Steve of Centralia; an uncle: Bill Simmons and wife Shirley of Radom; a Godson: Josh Beard of Maryland Heights, MO; father-in-law: Jim Beasley and wife Joyce of Centralia; two sister-in-laws: Debbie Beasley-Jones of Centralia and Lora Beasley- O’Leary and husband Dennis of San Diego, CA; two brother-in-laws: James Beasley of Houston, Texas and Andrew Beasley of Orange, CA; three nephews: Gregory Jones of Centralia, Ryan O’Leary and Brendan O’Leary both of San Diego, CA; four nieces: Ashley, Briana O’ Leary of San Diego, CA, Brittany Ragland of Houston, TX and Amanda Schmidt of Centralia; one great-niece, Ava Roberts of Centralia and one great-nephew: Bryce Ragland of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Patricia Beasley. Doug attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and then graduated from Centralia High School in 1979. He worked at Elm Street Market, Salem Mad Pricer and as a butcher at Tom’s Priced Right Foods in Centralia. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia. Doug enjoyed drag racing, golf, old cars, and was an avid collector of frogs and Coke memorabilia. Doug was always in a pleasant mood with humorous stories to tell at family gatherings. He’s appetite was famous among the families cooks and always appreciated. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services for Douglas “Doug” Knaak will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor James Gullen officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Doug’s Grandchildren’s College Fund or Donor’s Choice and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Douglas "Doug" Gale Knaak

June 8, 1961 - May 5, 2013