James Edward "Jim" Knothe, 93, passed away on April 30, 2021. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Marine Corp serving until 1946. He was thrilled to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

He earned his degree in Architecture from the University of Minnesota in 1954. Upon graduation, he joined the architectural firm currently known as HSR & Associates in La Crosse. He was a project architect with HSR for 30 years. He managed the HSR branch office from 1974 to 1984 in Madison. In 1984 he accepted a position at ASU as Director of Facilities Development. While there he oversaw the design and construction of Arizona State's West Campus. In 1990 Jim retired from ASU.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donice (Peterson) Knothe; a daughter and three brothers. Surviving are his eight children, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren three sisters and a brother. Jim also leaves behind his wife Beverly (Sundin) Knothe, three stepdaughters, step grandchildren and numerous friends.

Memorial Services will be held at a future date at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Rd. Madison, WI. Donations in Jim's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation. (Source: Arizona Republic)