Joe Knollenberg

Joseph Kastl Knollenberg (November 28, 1933 – February 6, 2018) was an American politician. From 1993 to 2009, he was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 9th congressional district and Michigan's 11th congressional district.^[1]

Joe Knollenberg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009
Preceded by	Dale Kildee
Succeeded by	Gary Peters
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 11th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Robert W. Davis
Succeeded by	Thaddeus McCotter
Personal details
Born	Joseph Kastl Knollenberg (1933-11-28)November 28, 1933 Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.
Died	February 6, 2018(2018-02-06) (aged 84) Troy, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Sandie Knollenberg
Alma mater	Eastern Illinois University
Occupation	Insurance agent
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1955-1957

Knollenberg was known as a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement, President George W. Bush's support on protecting manufactured goods and for voting against expanding S-CHIP in the later years of his career.^[1]

He lost to Gary Peters in the 2008 election by winning 43% of the vote to Peters' 52%.

Knollenberg died on February 6, 2018 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease at a care facility in Troy, Michigan at the age of 84.^[2]