Michael Edward Knoblauch - March 18, 1948 - January 27, 2020

Mike passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, in Nampa, Idaho from complications from a recent surgery.  He was born March 18, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho to George and Helen (Palmer) Knoblauch.  He was the youngest of three children.  Mike attended Minico High School and Boise State University.  In 1968, Mike married his life-long love Patricia Flood.  The same year, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he honorably served until 1971.

Mike worked for VanGas in Rupert until 1978 before he and Patricia moved north of Rupert, where he began his farming career.  He farmed for twenty-six years before retiring in 2003.  He and Patricia raised four children.  He enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Patricia and his four children:  Andrea (Russ) Wright of Fruitland, ID; Christian Knoblauch of Tetonia, ID; Holly (Vaughn) Goodman of Coeur d'Alene, ID and Sarah (Brian) Gee of Meridian, ID, his grandchildren and a great grandson.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brother George and sister Sharon.