Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Stefanie. John will be missed by his children Lilliane Antlej (Joe Farkas), Gary Knobel, and Robert (Lou-Ann) Knobel. Proud grandfather of Cindy, Jim (Jaycee), Stacey (Brad), Andrew (Brittney), and Ashley (Joey), and great-grandfather of Cade, Callan and Zoe. John will be missed by his friends, family and many family members in Austria. At John’s request cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke or Diabetes Foundations would be appreciated by the family.