Legendary TV and public personality Joe Pinner died Sunday afternoon at the age of 89.

Joe Pinner was the longtime WIS-TV 10 anchor, known for his award-winning children’s program “Mr. Knozit.”

At WIS, Pinner served as an anchor, weatherman, and co-host for WIS News Midday.

His family released a statement:

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Father Joe Pinner, 89 years old. He passed peacefully this weekend with his sons Michael and Gregg by his side.

He leaves behind his two sons, his two beloved daughters-in-law Diane (Michael) and Paula (Gregg), his cherished grandchildren Allen (Carmen), Christopher (Addie), Danica (Nick) and Lauren.”

Peggy Deen Pinner, Joe’s wife, passed away in September of 2022. 

Below: Joe Pinner was “honored” by West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton- and West Columbia City Council- with West Columbia’s “Key to the City” in 2018.