Lowell A. Kneisel, 71, Assistant City Engineer - Lorain

Mr. Kneisel was born in Amherst, Ohio on January 29, 1935 and lived in this area all his life. He was a 1953 B graduate of Lorain High School and a US Army veteran.

He was a lifetime member of St. John United Church of Christ Lorain, OH. He was serving as President of his church council, a Liturgist and participated in the Coffee Hour.

He was retired from the City of Lorain as an assistant city engineer with 41 years service. He was a member of the Lorain Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club and Senior Fellowship. He enjoyed gardening, lawn work, woodworking and especially his grandchildren.

He is survived his wife Ruth (nee Parker) Kneisel to whom he was married on June 11, 1960, daughter: Patricia L. Ritter of Amherst, OH, sons: Ken H. Kneisel of Amherst, OH., David L Kneisel of Westlake, OH , eight grandchildren, brother Alan Kneisel of Lorain.

He is preceded in death by his parents Howard A. and Maretta E. (nee Avery) Kneisel.

Friends may call Wednesday, February 15, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052.

Funeral Services will be at St. John United Church of Christ, 715 Reid Ave. Lorain, OH, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16th, with Rev. Philip Kunz, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township,
OH.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ 715 Reid Avenue Lorain, OH 44052.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.