A funeral will be held Monday, September 22, 2025 for 56-year-old Michael Dale Knott of Chester, Illinois, who passed away peacefully September 19, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born July 29, 1969 in Chester, Ill. to Gary Knott who preceded him in death and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater who survives in Chester.
He is survived by his significant other: Sheri Clausen of Chester, Ill.; his mother: Donna Prater of Chester; a daughter: Danielle Knott of Perryville, Mo.; three grandchildren: Axel, Phoenix and Mason;
two siblings: Josh Knott of Perryville, Mo. and Joey (Amanda) Prater of Chester, Ill.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister: Crystal Duensing.
Michael had worked as a truck driver for Witte Brothers and had also worked for TG Missouri.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester.
He was also a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1764 in Chester and the Eagles Club Aerie No. 4034 in Perryville.
Michael enjoyed pool tournaments and was an avid Raiders Football and Cardinal Baseball fan.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, September 22 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Ill.
A funeral for 56-year-old Michael Dale Knott will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 22nd at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester. Don Berry officiating.
Interment will be at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, Illinois
Memorials may be made to the family.