Robert Knickerbocker

Robert “Knick” James Knickerbocker (“Valentino” to his family) of Montello entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 74. Knick was born on February 14, 1950 in Portage to Harold and Eloise (Tobin) Knickerbocker and he attended Montello Schools graduating in 1968. He continued his education and attended UW Madison as well as SMU.

Throughout his life, he spent time in Oshkosh, Reno, NV, Belvidere, IL, Texas and White Lake. Knick worked for Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and Mauston Police Department. He was a volunteer Firefighter, Chief of Police in Wonewoc and a Montello City Council Member. 

When MS changed Knick’s career path, he started a photography business, he worked for UW Madison taking pictures at Badger Football and Basketball games as well as concerts like: The Charlie Daniels Band and The Beachboys. He worked many jobs including: Pep Boys and Jon’s Sport Shop in Oshkosh.

Knick with the help of one of his best friends, Bobby Wunderlich, in addition to friends and family, they raised money for the MS Foundation through the Bob and Bobby golf outings.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Knickerbocker of Montello, nieces: Mary and Kathleen, nephew, Rick, special great-nephew, Keegan as well as many friends and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill and infant sister, Mary.

We would like to Thank everyone who supported him throughout his life and illnesses. Special Thanks to Deb S, Laura, George, Bobby, Tommy, Michael, Keegan, Joe C, Joe S, Sandy, Kenny, Pattie and Randy, St. Mary’s Hospital, UW Rehab Hospital, The Villa Rehab, Stephanie, and anyone we may have missed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A memorial service for Robert “Knick” Knickerbocker will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church-Padre Pio Room in Montello with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Father Savio Yerasani will preside and private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com

When I’m Gone

When I come to the end of my journey

And I travel my last weary mile,

Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned,

And remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken,

Remember some good I have done,

Forget that I ever had a heartache,

And remember I’ve had loads of fun.

Forget that I have stumbled and blundered,

And sometimes fell by the way.

Remember I have fought,

Some hard battles and won,

Ere the close of the day.

Then forget to grieve for my going,

I would not have you sad for a day.

But in summer just gather some flowers,

And remember the place where I lay.

And come in the evening,

When the sun paints the sky in the west.

Stand for a few moments beside me,

And remember only my best.