Richard A. Knobbe, 95, of rural West Point, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30am on Thursday, November 20 at St. Boniface Catholic Church at Monterey with Rev. James Weeder as celebrant.  Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery with lunch following at the Nielsen Center.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00pm at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  Memorials may be made to St. Boniface Cemetery or GACC Endowments.  Arrangements by Stokely Funeral Home.

Richard A. Knobbe was born on March 24, 1930, on the family farm near Monterey to Henry and Anna (Batenhorst) Knobbe. He attended St. Boniface Grade School and later Guardian Angels High School, where he was selected for Boys State before graduating in 1948.

On August 23, 1955, Richard married Marilyn Kulhanek at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Howells. Together they built a life centered around farming, family, faith, and fun.  Richard enjoyed farming all his life—never shying from long hours and proudly working with his John Deere machinery. With Marilyn and their children at his side, he tended to the daily duties of the dairy farm while also raising hogs and feeding cattle. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic that has carried on through the generations.

Richard was active in his community and his church. He was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir. He served as president of the Central Catholic Booster Club, was a board member of Mid-America Dairy, and served on the school board at Central Catholic. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Cuming County Cattleman’s.

Richard and Marilyn shared a deep love for dancing, especially at the Vet’s Club. Their Wednesday and Friday night get-togethers with their special group of friends were treasured.  Richard also had a fondness for western music, particularly the songs of Willie Nelson, and he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Richard and Marilyn traveled extensively. For 50 years, they enjoyed countless games of pitch with the Monterey Five. Family gatherings were always a priority, and Richard cherished every opportunity to be surrounded by those he loved. He never truly retired from farming, remaining active in the work he loved throughout his life.

To his grandchildren, Richard was nothing short of a legend. His stories, his values, and his example will continue to live on for generations.

Survivors include wife Marilyn; and 6 children; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren:

• Son, Mark of West Point
  • Robert (Amanda) – Jalen, Oliver, Finnley, Sullivan, and Grady
  • Michael (Morgan) – Carsten, Cecilia, Mila
  • Morgan
• Son, Kevin (Jane) of West Point
  • Laura (Zac) Slagle – Adella, Pyke
  • Jonathan (Emily Ward)
  • James (Rae) – Remy
  • Ariel (Jordan) Johns
• Son, Bryan (Nancy) of West Point
  • Eric (Kassidy) – Ryleigh, Keeleigh, Kreighton, Krewe, Ramzeigh
  • Bryce (Jessica) – Bailey, Bryn, Beckett, Briar, Bergen
  • Allyn (Heather) – Remey, Kansas, Layken, Ledger
  • Kelsey (Brock) Schroder – Dax, Ford, Jett
  • Emily (Eric) Wietfeld – Collins, Olivia
• Daughter, Michelle Mazini (Matthew Evans) of Omaha
  • Sydney (John) Wehling and Madi (Parker Lowe)
• Son, Noran (Dena) of Omaha
  • Kaitlyn, Elle, and Drew
• Son, Jason (Becky) of Kansas City
  • Cora and Richard Jason “RJ”

And sister-in-law, Theresa Knobbe.  He is preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, John and Adella Kulhanek; sisters, Olivia (Herman) Emanuel, Rita (Charles) Foy, Verena (Norman) Mendlik, LaVern (Richard) Faltin, Dorothy (Walter) Nebuda, Margaret (Burnell) Witt and Joletta (Frank) Mejstrik; and brothers, Dennis (Viola) Knobbe, Art (Dorothy) Knobbe, and Jerry Knobbe.