WILBERT F. "BILL" KNITTEL, age 82. Loving son of the late Frances (nee Geiger) and Wilbert X. Knittel; brother of Thomas Masterson and the late Barb Sinatra; uncle of many. Bill worked at Ingersoll Hardware in Rocky River for 23 years before retiring.  He enjoyed writing poetry and was the City of Lakewood's honorary Poet Laureate.  Bill was also an award-winning photographer, published author, songwriter and had appeared on Cleveland area stages.  Passed away March 13, 2023. Funeral Service Tuesday, March 21, at 1:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS where friends may call 11:00 AM. until time of service. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.