Mildred E. "Millie" Knapke, age 90, of Maria Stein, died October 31, 2016 at her residence.

She was born July 23, 1926, in St. Henry, to the late Norbert & Victoria (Thobe) Klenke. On July 10, 1948, she married Urban Knapke, who survives in Maria Stein.

She is also survived by seven children, Linda & Jim Schwieterman of Maria Stein, David & Carol Knapke of Ft. Recovery, Norma Jean & Joe Puthoff of Chickasaw, Kenneth & Marilyn Knapke, Sharon & Gene Evers, Gary & Terri Knapke, and Dale & Katie Knapke all of Maria Stein. Millie is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Elmer & Mary Lou Klenke, Delores Muhlenkamp, Esther Goettemoeller, Anne & Paul Tobe, Ivo & Ginny Klenke, and Pat & Joe Brackman, and in-laws: Francis Klenke, June Klenke, Joan Ranly and Lucille Kramer.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, John Schwieterman, siblings: Bill Klenke, Bob Klenke, Don Klenke and Mary Lou Ranly, and in-laws: Marvin Muhlenkamp, Daniel Goettemoeller, Lily Klenke, Ray Mock, Harold Ranly, Mike Stachler, Aloys & Dorena Knapke, Eleanor & Harry Winkeljohn, Andrew & Lorena Knapke, Bert & Addie Knapke, Al Kramer, and Elmer & Agnes Knapke.

Millie was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and the St. Anne's Sodality. She was a homemaker and loved being with her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday and from 9:00 to 9:45 AM on Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.