Marilyne Lou Knake

Marilyne Lou Knake, age 95, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio.

Born on February 7, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, Marilyne was the daughter of Lewis and Donna (Aller) Bohannon. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul A. Knake Sr., on December 27, 1952. She was employed by Perrysburg Family Practice, retiring after 23 years of dedicated service.

Marilyne found great joy in spending time with family and friends. She possessed a remarkable gift for making everyone feel special, loved, and important. She and Paul loved boating aboard their boat, the "Lori-Lyn", enjoying trips to Put-in-Bay and the islands of Lake Erie. She also enjoyed traveling to Europe and California with her sister-in-law, taking cruises, and spending winters in Florida with her husband. But most of all, she treasured gathering with those she loved and, of course, enjoying her favorite chocolate ice cream!

As a faithful member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Marilyne generously volunteered her time at St. Rose School. She was also an active member of the Perrysburg High School Class of 1950 reunion planning committee and a former member of CCYC, the Moose Lodge, the Elks, and the Red Hat Society.

Marilyne was known for her creativity and many artistic talents She enjoyed ceramics, painting, and countless other forms of artistic expression. Among her most meaningful creations were the complete ceramic Nativity scenes she lovingly made for each of her grandchildren. Another of Marilyne's cherished talents was baking her famous pies. Her apple and coconut cream pies became family favorites for birthdays and holidays, but she could make just about any pie and loved sharing her delicious creations with anyone and everyone!

Known for her gentle spirit, grace, and warmth, Marilyne was admired as a role model by family and friends alike. She never went anywhere without her trademark lipstick and was always ready for an outing, a family gathering, or a conversation about days gone by. Her contagious laugh, beautiful smile, kind heart, and deep love for her family brought comfort and joy to all who knew her.

Marilyne is survived by her daughters, Lynne (Ernest) Hoffmann of Holland, Ohio, and Lori (Robert) McEntee Jr. of Richmond, Virginia; her daughter-in-law, Mary Knake of Perrysburg, Ohio; her grandchildren, Stephen (Stacey) Hoffmann of Detroit, Michigan, Hailey (Chad) Hines of Phoenix, Arizona, Lauren (Jeff) Glancy of Columbus, Ohio, Elizabeth (Matt) Morton of Richmond, Virginia, and Robert (Sarah) McEntee III of Richmond, Virginia; and her great-grandchildren, Hank and Grace Morton, Amelia and Paul Glancy, Everly and Lukas Hoffmann, and Blair McEntee, as well as her niece, nephews, and cousins. Marilyne was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Paul A. Knake Sr.; her son, Paul A. Knake Jr.; her brother and sister-in-law, Howard and MaryEllen Bohannon; her husband's sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Ronald Everett.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio. Burial will follow at St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. In accordance with Marilyne's wishes, a celebration of her life will follow at Loma-Lindas. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be shared under Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg, OH at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com