Norman Knight

Norman H. Knight, age 95, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Sunday evening, July 16, 2017. Norman was born July 19, 1921 in Decatur, MI the son of the late Edgar and Florence (Creagan) Knight. He was a graduate of Decatur High School; attended Michigan State University; and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1947 with a degree in Chemistry. Norm was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific as an officer in the U.S Marine Corps. He was employed with the Upjohn Company for many years and was a past president of the Kalamazoo Male Chorus; Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club; and Classic and Antique Restorers Club. After his retirement, he also served as the Director of the Gilmore Car Museum for 10 years. Norm was active with the Boy Scout movement and Classic Car Club of America; and was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral and St. Joseph Catholic Church. In January of 1945 he was married to Amy (Bennett) who preceded him in death in on October 4, 1972. Norm was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack; and sisters, Jean, Lois, and Louise. On September 1, 1978 he was united in marriage to Karen (Titlow) who survives. Also surviving are his children, T. Michael Knight, Marcia (Jim) Miars, Dan Knight, Katherine Knight, Elizabeth Knight; 7 grandchildren, Christin (Don) Chambless, Jason (Christine) Knight, Charlotte (Brian) Chase, Amy (Brad) Schultz, Paul Knight, William Knight, and Catherine Knight; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Bob Knight and Rosemary Hogmire; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July 26 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery after a luncheon in the family center at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Gilmore Car Museum, or the Kalamazoo Symphony.