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Fred Knust Obituary
Mason
Fred Knust, 73, of Mason, Michigan passed away Tuesday June 20, 2017. Fred served his country in Vietnam as a Naval Officer, and retired from the Navy after 4 years in active duty and 21 years in the reserves, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He earned a bachelor's degree in Far Eastern Studies from University of Michigan and a master's degree in Political Science from Michigan State University. He worked for the State of Michigan as a statistician for 21 years, retiring in 1999. Fred was an avid historian and collector of ancient coins; in retirement he worked for Pegasi Numismatics and also ran his own business, Firstlight Numismatics. He was well respected for his expertise in identifying coins from ancient cultures. Active in the community, Fred was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mason for 39 years, and was active with the Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club International, YMCA, Mason Fire Corps, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sister, Elizabeth Pickup, Boca Raton Fl; daughter, Barbara Knust, Atlanta Ga; son, Andrew Knust, Bloomington, In; four grandchildren, Sabina & Oliver Hawk, Atlanta Ga; Leo & Nora Knust, Bloomington In. Fred will join his parents, Frederick Prahl Knust and Maude Elizabeth Brown Knust at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason, 131 E. Maple St., Mason, MI 48854 with Rev. Bill Pinches officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Mason Renovation Fund, 131 E. Maple St., Mason, MI 48854, (517) 676-9333 or to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. www.cst.dav.org.
The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Mason Chapel. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.
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Patrick McBride
July 12, 2017
On behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, you have our deepest condolences. Fred was a part of our numismatic family of dealers. He will be missed by many in the Pittsburgh area.
Alfredo De La Fe
July 11, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. I will miss Fred at the coin shows and dinners afterwards.
Howard Daniel
July 10, 2017
I am very sorry to learn of Fred's passing.
Bruce Smith
July 9, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. I often saw Fred at coin shows and liked him very much. He was always willing to learn something new.
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Al Chevrette
July 8, 2017
Fred and I traveled together and he would also stay over at my house when he was on the road.
We'd go out have some good times. Sorry to learn of his passing.
Shawn Hamilton
July 8, 2017
Sorry for your loss. I will miss Fred at the coin shows.
Shawn Hamilton
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stanlee linton
June 30, 2017
To my Best Friend...RIP Fred..till me meet again... God Bless and Prayers to Family and Friends....
stanlee linton
June 30, 2017
This man was a Giant.... He was a Leader... He was my Key Master... He was my best Friend... He was the Golden anchor In the many years we shared in Boy Scouts...helping Boys become men in earning the Best thing in Life.. Become a Eagle Scout.. his hard line of responsibility..ones dedication to Family and Community...I sit here in a total flood of tears....He was everything that I wanted to be... .their just are no words I can express right now what this man meant to me.. He was the man who told me you are the new Scout Master. I remember it like yesterday, driving into my drive...and this is what we are going to do...we have boys that want and need your help...and yes Troop 763 made the odd balls into some of the very Best in Mason...The hours we gave them... the many weekends we gave up to make it happen... just a few who believed in we will be there and see this through..his son Andy..my son Ben.. Pete Lotridge and his dad Dino...His love for my son Matthew...His visits to my shop, weekly.. our love for winter skiing... and just to think he was here just not that long ago....his answer in the early AM ..when he stated my bed took a bad turn... What a beautiful Friend ..and now this...To Maggie, Barb, and Andy ..I am sorry for your loss...This 4th will mean so much more to me than you will know,,,,God bless.. this one I never saw coming... Fred ..do look down on me and give me Hell...You will always be with me... Hugs and love...
Eldert Bontekoe
June 29, 2017
I just heard of Fred's passing and was shocked. Fred frequently stopped to visit when he came to town to research coins at the U of M library. We worked together at Pegasi for five years. He was a good friend and colleague. My condolences to Maggie and his family.
Patrick Heller
June 26, 2017
Fred was always gracious and friendly and willing to share his specialized numismatic knowledge. It was a pleasure dealing with him and also working with him. He will be missed. Patrick A. Heller, Liberty Coin Service
June 26, 2017
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
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Bonnie & Dick Barney
June 25, 2017
As we share grandchildren, we saw Fred's deep love for family. Our love and condolences to all, especially Maggie, Barb and Andy.
Don & Hanna Reid
June 22, 2017
This Sunday 6/25/17 the Redford Coin Show will be honoring our friend and coin dealer Fred Knust. Anyone wishing to share pictures should contact Don Reid @ 313-737-9141
June 21, 2017
My cousin, whom I thought very highly of. My deepest sympathies to the family, especially Maggie. Best regards, Connie Tighe
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