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Morris "Bud" F. Knake, 87 of Syracuse, passed away on November 18, 2020 at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln. He was born on July 31, 1933 to Henry & Mary (Berner) Knake in Otoe.

Bud joined the Navy in 1953 and is a Korean War veteran. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Bud married Janet Stein on May 9, 1958, at Grace Lutheran Church in Lincoln. He worked as an auto body technician. He also worked at Mahoney State Park and for the Syracuse Schools.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church (North Branch), where he was baptized, confirmed and served as a deacon. Bud also belonged to the VFW Post #5547 and American Legion Post #100. He loved horses and farming, especially bailing hay. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Bud is survived by his Wife: Janet Knake; Son: Dennis (Amy) Knake; Daughters: Keryl (Mike) Mines, Linda Bowers; Grandchildren: Meghan (Erik) Ringelberg, Tyler & Jenna Knake, Sara & Trevor Steinkruger; Siblings: Helen Johnson of Omaha, Myrna (Alfred) Warlick of Syracuse, John (Helen) Knake of Kearney, Willis Knake of Nehawka, Richard (Charline) Knake of Otoe, Robert Knake of Syracuse, Sandra (Mike) Faber of Bennington; Brother-in-law: Jim Jensen of Avoca; also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Sister: Doris Jensen; Sisters-in-law: Jacque Knake & Sharon Knake; Niece: Lori Buchholz and Nephews: Steven Knake & Kevin Knake.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 22 at 3 P.M. at the First Lutheran Church (North Branch) in rural Avoca with COVID capacity precautions in the church and live feed in the fellowship hall. The service also be will be Live-streamed on the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Facebook page with the link posted on the Fusselman website and available by radio broadcast on 90.9 in the church parking lot. Private family burial will take place at the Omaha National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. at the funeral home in Syracuse. Memorials to Tabitha Journey House and First Lutheran Church, Avoca.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE

Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com