Background
Knecht, David Freemont was born on August 20, 1926 in Wimbeldon, North Dakota, United States. Son of Herman F. and Viola Irene (Chist) Knecht.
Knecht, David Freemont was born on August 20, 1926 in Wimbeldon, North Dakota, United States. Son of Herman F. and Viola Irene (Chist) Knecht.
Bachelor, University North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1950. Master of Divinity, Garrett Evangellical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1953. Doctor of Ministry, St. Paul School Theology, Kansas City, Missouri, 1976.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Dakota Weslayan University, Mitchell, South Dakota, 1987.
Pastor United Methodist Church, Fairmont, North Dakota, 1953—1957, Faith United Methodist Church, Fargo, 1957—1966, McCabe United Methodist Church, Bismarck, 1966—1979, district supervisor, 1979—1981. Administrative assistant to Bishop Dakotas Area United Methodist Church, 1981—1987. Pastor United Methodist Church, Fargo, 1987—1991.
Chaplain North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota, 1960—1986. With United States Navy, 1944-1946, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1960-1986.
Member of Kiwanis Club (president Bismark chapter 1974-1975, president Fargo chapter 1987-1988).
Married Jane Sheldon, August 12, 1951. Children: Kathleen Margaret, Jeanne, Christine, Jonathan, Timothy, Laurie.