Jack D. Knight, 72, of rural Norwalk, WI died Thursday, July 3, 2008 in his home. He was born on September 11, 1935 in Marquette, Iowa to Oris and Audrey (Spores) Knight. He grew up in Marquette and moved to Janesville, Wisconsin when he was 18 years old.

     Jack worked for General Motors for 30 years. He married the former Ilene Martin on June 14, 1980. After Jack retired in 1984 they moved to Managha, MN. They lived there until 1994 when they moved to rural Norwalk.

     He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. Jack was an avid sportsman. He loved animals.

     He is survived by his wife Ilene of Norwalk; children, Vickie (Scott Paape) Buhrow of Milton, WI; Cheryl (James) Hanson of Edgerton, WI, James (April) Knight of Westby, WI, Julie (John Green) Jambois of Westby, WI, Kevin (Jennifer) Knight of Westby, WI, Tammy (Larry Kopchik) Knight of Hawk Run, PA, Keith (Brittney Fish) of Westby, WI; step children, Michael (Amy) DeWitt of Norwalk, WI, Todd (Sonja) DeWitt of Melvina, Craig DeWitt of Onalaska, Michelle (Bob) Walters of Cashton; 28 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren, and a brother, Bill (Betty) Knight of Edgerton, WI.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Adam DeWitt; a brother, Winston Knight; three sisters, Charlotte Tredt, Delores Ostoff, and Helen Shaw.

     Memorial services will be Monday at 7 p.m. at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta with Reverend Randy Larson officiating.

     Friends may call at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta on Monday from 5 p.m. until the time of services.

     The Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.