1922
2013
George Arthur Knauer
Virginia Beach -
George Arthur Knauer May 4, 1922 - April 4, 2013
Art Knauer left this world to join his beloved wife Mary and daughter Linda in heaven on April 4, 2013. His passing was peaceful, and at 90, who would want more? He is also pre-deceased by his siblings and his daughter-in-law Mary Anne Knauer. He leaves behind his 3 children and 6 grandchildren: Vivian Bengel, husband Kevin, children Geoffrey and Stephen; Patricia Brinkley, husband Rob, child Brenner; James Knauer, children Matthew, Lauren and Christen; and honorary daughter and friend, Barbara Moore. He was dearly loved by many and his humor and wisdom will be profoundly missed.
Art had quite a life. He served in WWII in the Marine Corps. After graduating from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Philadelphia, PA) in 1952 he pastored Noank Baptist Church (Noank, CT) before enlisting in the Chaplain's Corp of the US Navy in 1955. He was a chaplain for 30 years. Re-entering civilian life, he pastored at Windsor Congregational Christian and Isle of Wight Christian Churches, and later at Pembroke Manor UCC (Va. Beach, VA) before retiring in 1993. Art was also a member of the Rotary Club of Cape Henry.
A celebration of his life will be held April 20th at 2 p.m. at Pembroke Manor UCC (corner of Independence and Constitution Avenues), Va. Beach, Va. Reverend Steve Smith will preside with Reverend Randy Orwig, current senior pastor at Elon Community Church (NC) and longtime friend, presenting the eulogy. Many friends are contributing to this celebration of Art's life, and his family is very grateful to you all. Art was famous for many quotes, but left us with one that seems appropriate: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." We all have our own reasons to smile. Donations may be made to Friends of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center (341 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach 23451) in lieu of flowers.
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Everyone who knew Art, his sense of humor and goods works, knew that he truly was blessed by Our Father in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers to your family. He has touched many of our family members and will be sorely missed. We love you Art. -- Sue and Mike Denbow and family.
April 11, 2013
My heart goes out to the Knauer family at this very sad time in your lives. And to Barbara... I know how difficult this must be for you as well. Your friends are all here for you with all the love and support you need as you heal. Prayers to all... CAS
April 11, 2013
BUDDY REDFEARN: CAPE HENRY ROTARY, ART ENRICHED LIVES WHEREVER HE WENT. I LOVED HIS DIRECT AND BRIEF PRAYERS
April 11, 2013
We are tremendously blessed for having had Art in our lives.
Jeremy & Jan Johnson
April 11, 2013
Vivian,Patricia and Jimmy, I am so sorry about Uncle Arty. I know he is looking down on all of you smiling. I am glad I saw him about 4 years ago when he came up to pa. to do Beth's daughter's wedding. His sense of humor is my most treasured memory of him. I hope to someday see you all. If you are ever near Baltimore, please stop in. L, GREG
April 8, 2013
U. Art will be missed by all here in PA. I was lucky I had an opportunity to visit him last August at the diner with B. Moore. We had such a great time talking about all the fond memories and people who still remembered him from Cedarville UMC in PA where he grew up. My mom his sister, always enjoyed his company and every time I saw him I was amazed how his humor, his love of family and God, and the concern he had for me and my family never ceased to amazed. I know everyone in VA must be sad, but I can hear it now, Artie it was about time you got here. From as I always jokingly said it is your favorite nephew from PA . Ken (his Nephew and wife) Marianne, Kenny (his great nephew and wife and son) , Danielle, and Tyler (his Great Great Nephew) Moyer; and Kathy Moyer (his great niece and her husband) Lt. Kai Muhlenberg
Ken Moyer
April 8, 2013
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