Robert C. Knight

Robert C. Knight, 82, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Toledo on February 18, 1941, to Charles and Lucille (Astry) Knight, who has preceded him in death. Robert graduated from Libby High School in 1959 and started his working career at the former SOHIO Service Station on Hanley Road & Route 280. In 1963 Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his basic training at Ft. Lenerwood, Missouri in heavy artillery. He was discharged in 1965 from Ft. Bliss, Texas and returned to Toledo. Robert married Linda M. (Cook) on June 23, 1972, and they celebrated 51 years together. In 1971 he started working for GM Powertrain where he remained until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, Robert was a driver for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and Auto Zone Auto Parts.

Robert will be remembered for his love of cars and car racing. He built a 1961 Ford Starliner for racing and later built a 1969 Mustang that he raced as well. He loved the challenge of making cars run fast, and over the years had many that did! He was a member of the Placers Car Club and was a fixture at car shows all over the area.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Linda, son, David (Lourdes) Knight, grandchildren, Kayla, Jacob, Adam, and Ryan, and his brother, Jerry (Cinda) Knight. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Jesse (Ann) Brodbeck, Larry Knight, Marcella Rose Bower, and Iris Knight.

Visitation for Robert will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. James Dumke at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 26535 Pemberville Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at the Lake Township Cemetery, Millbury, Ohio. The family suggests memorial contributions be to the Zion Lutheran Church or to any Hospice of the Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.