Freda Knisley

Freda Joanne Knisley (Patterson), 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home.

She was born August 11, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Gerald and Maxine (Maple) Patterson. On January 14, 1956, she married her beloved husband, the late Donald L. Knisley.

Also surviving are her children, Greg Knisley, Mark (Kathy) Knisley, and Todd Knisley; beloved grandchildren, Heather (Jake) Davis, Shianne (Andrew) Niles, and Stephanie (Weston) Bundenthal; great-grandchildren, Graham, Maggie, Vivian, William, Madi, and Hudson; special friends and cousins, Larry (Amy) Gartner, and Bob Tarlton; brothers, Rick, Randy, Mike, and Jeff Patterson, sisters, Beverly Cochenour, Janice Nelson, and Regina Patterson, and their families; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members that meant so much to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Judy Julian and brother-in law, Herb Julian.

Freda worked at JC Penny for many years. Her and her husband enjoyed attending services at the Church of God in Richmond Dale before their health prevented them.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Haller Funeral Home followed by Burial at Londonderry Cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation from 12:00pm until the time of the service.

Tributes may be left at Freda’s tribute at www.hallerfuneralhome.com.