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August Knoche Obituary

Knoche, August Wendell
August Wendell Knoche, former Tempe Union High School Math teacher, passed away Friday March 27th at age 87. Friends are welcome to visit at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, on Wednesday evening between 5 and 8 pm with a Masonic service commencing at 7 pm. Interment will be at Green Acres Cemetery. All are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 pm, at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E Liberty Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85048 with Rev. Michael Kerr-Osman and Rev. Louie Lyon presiding.The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Desert Foothills United Methodist Church or to the Shrine Children's Hospital. Please visit our website, www.carrtenneymortuary.com, for more information.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for August Knoche

18 Entries

Wm. L. "Stretch" Andreas

November 9, 2025

We just had our 60th reunion (Class of `65), and while appreciating all of our classmates who were there; in several chats, @ several tables, we mentioned teachers, from now on, so long ago, and yet, seemingly yesterday, whom we all remembered. Mr.Knoche was one many of us remembered; and each had a fond, appreciative , thankful, or memorable tale to tell, or a dreadful, test, quiz, or exam moment ......
I have always held Mr. Knoche to be a man, teacher I respected, and learned from while @ THS.
God bless you Mr. Knoche. R.I.P.

Wm. L. Andreas

April 27, 2015

A wonderful, insightful, and memorable man. His instruction, and my memories of him, have stayed with me since my days at THS. He was more than a Math teacher, he was a part of a legacy, and a lasting part of my life. Thank You , Mr. Knoche.
Wm. L. "Stretch" Andreas , Class of 1965

Mr. Knoche Teaching Solid Geometry

Bob Backus

April 21, 2015

Mr. Knoche was one of my favorite math teachers. He was patient in working with the students and very effective in explaining the principles behind mathematical concepts. I could tell by his example and his attitude that he was a good person and a caring individual.

April 11, 2015

My heart goes out to you all for the passing of Mr. Knocke. What a stoic gentleman he was!!. I'm sure that all of you will truly miss him. He raised such a nice family. May God Bless all of you!! Maebell Beard

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April 11, 2015

My brother,Neil ('67) and I remember Gus as our scorekeeper in baseball and basketball at THS. Always good with numbers. Thanks.
Noel Speth ('64) Glendale,AZ

Jim & Peggy Alltop

April 10, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.

Twyla Thompson

April 9, 2015

So sorry hear about the loss of a great
fellow!! I have a lot of fun memories of
Gus. Love and blessings, Twyla Thompson

Brian Beard

April 9, 2015

Mr. Knocke was a great and honorable man, Husband and devoted Father. My prayers go out to all the family! He may be gone but will always be remembered!

Diane Lay

April 7, 2015

So sorry to hear this sad news. He will make music in heaven now with my dad(Wes Ehrhardt)! Prayers for your family in your loss but trusting God to take care of him now as always.

Jim Z.

April 3, 2015

Mr. Knoche was devoted to Tempe High School. May he rest in peace.

Joni Will

April 3, 2015

GREAT teacher. I loved it when I could get a smile out of him.

George Zelenski

April 2, 2015

I enjoyed his classes but my best memories were of his basketball score keeping in '64. Rest in peace.

peter wood

April 1, 2015

sad to hear this Mr. Knocke. I loved your classes, and went on to major in math at ASU. Then I taught HS Math for 6 years. To this day that was my favorite job of all, though i went on to a long career in international diplomacy. Pete Wood

John Radcliffe

April 1, 2015

My respect and thanks to Mr. Knoche for what he taught me. It has served me well.
John Radcliffe TUHS Class of '61

Deb Snyder (Schofer)

April 1, 2015

Thank you Mr. Knoche for putting up with my lack of interest in your math class. I know you would be more proud of me now, however. I use those angles to make beautiful quilts! In spite of everything, I hope your eternal rest is filled with the music in your heart.

Debbie Ramsey

April 1, 2015

RIP Mr. Knoche.

Michael Moreno

April 1, 2015

I enjoyed having Mr. Knoche as a math teacher at Tempe High School! R.I.P. Mr. Knoche!

April 1, 2015

We are terribly saddened to learn of our friend Gus having passed. He was true and loyal and a great friend to us. We are sorry for your family having to say goodbye, for now, to Gus as we are sorry to. The Zucco Family

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