Joan P. Knechel, 80, of Quakertown formerly of Trumbauersville died June 4, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospital, Quakertown Campus. Born in Boyertown she was the daughter of the late Myron & Florence M. (Rothenberger) Haas. She was the owner of the former BJ Steak and Crab in Emmaus. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. Joan is survived by a daughter Linda S. Kelchner and her husband Tom of Carlisle, four sons Kenneth A. Scheetz and his wife Tamre of Quakertown, Rick S. Scheetz and his wife Michele of Phoenix, MD, Tom M. Scheetz and his wife Kristin of Flower Mound, TX, and Chad E. Knechel of Quakertown. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was predeceased by two brothers Robert P. Sell and David M. Sell. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Lymphoma Foundation Box 286236 New York, New York 10128. Service Information Visitation Sunday June 8, 2014 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 Memorial Service Sunday June 8, 2014 11:00 AM C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 West Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951
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