Harold Eugene Knox
Harold Eugene Knox, 95, Holcombe, passed away peacefully, at home, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was born April 30, 1930, in Staples, Minn., to Gerald and Lillian (Fleisher) Knox.
He attended Staples Area Schools and in 1953, was drafted into the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict, proudly serving in Germany.
Harold married Lorraine (Knosalla) Knox, in 1957, in Staples, Minn. Together, they moved to Lublin, where they raised 10 children. After Lorraine’s passing in 1977, Harold married Elaine (Tomczak) Knox, later that same year, in Cornell.
Throughout his life, Harold worked in several trades, but found his greatest passion in farming and mechanics. He was happiest in his garage, where he could often be found repairing lawn mowers and snow blowers, for neighbors and friends.
Harold enjoyed farming, fishing, cheering for the Packers, playing cards, watching westerns and listening to country music. He was especially fond of the card game “500,” often saying that anyone joining the family had to learn to play.
Above all, Harold cherished time spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. His love, humor and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years – Elaine Knox; his children – Mary Ann (Jeff) Schroeder, Minong, Bernie (Nanette) Knox, Chippewa Falls, Ken (Robin) Knox, Eau Claire, Bonnie (Bruce) Hartung, Spring Valley, Carolyn (Reinaldo) Knox, Chippewa Falls, Kevin (Lana) Knox, Thorp, Darell (Theresa) Knox, Greenwood, Kathy (Brian) Wathke, Fall Creek, Arnie (Lisa) Knox, Spencer, and Karen (Rick) Moucha, Cadott; two “bonus children” – Paul (Marie) Tomczak, Gilman, and Robert Tomczak, Eau Claire; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat- grandson; siblings – Phyllis (Don) Seel, Wichita Falls, Texas, Norma Knox, Staples, Minn., Sherman Sr. (Shirley) Knox, Middle Brook, Mo., and Marylou Flannery, Electra, Texas; and many in-laws; nieces; nephews; bonus great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog – Tiny, who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Gerald and Lillian Knox; his first wife – Lorraine Knox; his sister – Jean Koppes, Staples, Minn.; brother – Kenneth Knox; nephew – Sherman Jr. Knox; daughter-in-law – Jolene Knox; granddaughter – Sarah Knox; and many other loved ones, who were there to welcome him home.
Services are Saturday, Oct. 25, at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with visitation from 9-11 a.m., and a service at 11 a.m. Burial follows at the Meadowbrook Cemetery in Gilman, with a luncheon afterward, at the Colburn Town Hall.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heartland Hospice, for the exceptional care and compassion provided over the past year.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome.com.
Borton-Leiser Funeral home in Cornell, is assisting the family.
