Melvin Knott

Melvin Andrew Knott, better know to most as Andy, passed away suddenly on Thursday September 15, 2011 at Wyoming Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1944 in Rawlins, WY, the son of Melvin and Helen Knott of Bairoil, WY. Immediately following graduation from Rawlins High School, Andy enlisted in the US Army. He served from 1965-1967 including a tour in Korea with the 23rd Infantry 2nd Division. He married Lorraine Walk in 1969. Later they later divorced. Andy was a proud member of the Ironworkers Union Local #454. Among his hobbies, he was an avid coin collector, wood worker and motorcyclist. He could often be found at The Beacon on Thursday nights dancing. You would be more than likely hear Andy say "Buy American!" Andy is survived by his mother, Helen Knott of Casper; his sister, Dorothy (Wayne) Beatty of Casper, WY; his three children, Michele (Brad) Nash of Gillette, WY; Stacy (Trina) Knott of Boney Lake, WA and Melissa (Jeremy) Little of Alva, OK. Also surviving him are his five grandchildren and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Knott. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bustard's Funeral Home. Viewing will be held at Bustard's from 3-7 pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 and from 9-12 noon Thursday, September 22, 2011. The service will be held at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery Chapel at 2pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011.

Visitation

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory

600 C.Y. Avenue

Casper, WY 82601

Visitation

Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:00am - 12:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory

600 C.Y. Avenue

Casper, WY 82601