Norman J. Knight of Columbia, Illinois, born August 17, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Norman was the owner/operator of Knight Auto Air in Brentwood, MO and was an astute, self-taught financial investor. He loved a good football game, boating, swimming, spending time at his vacation home in Florida and traveling the world with his beloved companion Marion. He was a US Navy World War II veteran and a member of the St Louis Cycling Club in his younger days. Norm was a devout Catholic and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, IL and formerly of Resurrection Catholic Church in South St. Louis MO. He lived and enjoyed life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Amelia, nee Hafner, Knight and his dear cousin Bertha Manning.

He is survived by his friend and companion of 40 years Marion B. Richter, 'special daughter' Christine Kirkiewicz and his extended family: Monty (Flo) Bliggenstorfer, Michael (Cherie) Richter, Jan (Daniel) Kraemer, the 'skates' Katherine (Jason) Fry, Hillary Kirkiewicz (Joe Scheijbal) and Jessica Kirkiewicz (Kori Meier), Brendan Richter, Colt Ponzar, Ethan, Vincent, Emmet, Marcellus and his cousins Jim (Jackie) Manning, Carla (Jim) Cox and Rich (Vici) Manning.

A special thanks to the neighbors, friends and caregivers who helped care for Norman.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com. Memorials may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:00 am to 10:15 am on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Braun Family Funeral Home in Columbia, Illinois.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, Illinois.

Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton, Missouri.