Eugene Edward Knoth, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born October 23, 1935, in Newaygo, the son of Erwin and Eugenia (Martin) Knoth.
Gene proudly served our country in the United States Army. After being drafted, he spent his service in Louisiana and Texas before settling in Whitehall. He received his associate degree from Muskegon Community College and worked as an electrical engineer for DuPont in Montague for the rest of his career.
On August 23, 1958, Gene married the love of his life, Vivian, who preceded him in death.
Gene could light up any room with his smile, and anyone that he met was a friend for life. He loved to spend time with friends and family, and nearly every morning he could be found at Gary’s Restaurant. Gene was a bit of a renaissance man, in that he was interested and talented at so many things. He could fix nearly anything and loved tinkering with his classic cars. He loved to watch football, his favorite teams being the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions. Over the years he enjoyed waterskiing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, flying, bowling, golf and hunting. He was a deadeye shot with any sort of weapon. He was a proud lifetime member of Fox Lake Rod & Gun Club and was a weekly shooter up until very recently.
Gene is survived by: his son, Kurt (Wendy) Knoth; grandchildren, Adeline (Christian) Knoth-Miller and Benjamin Knoth; brother, David Knoth; sisters, Rosemary Stockwell, Carol (Randy) Hill and Anita (Mark) Boyd; sister-in-law Dianne (Terry) Sanders; and dozens of cousins, nephews and nieces.
Gene was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Wayne Knoth; his twin brother, James; and numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Whitehall American Legion, Post 69.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, MI 49461, with his nephew, Jimmy Knoth, officiating. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. until the time of service, and a luncheon will follow the service at Gary’s Restaurant in Whitehall.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
