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William Knauff Obituary
A Mass of Christian Burial for William James Knauff, 55, of Vacaville, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1791 Marshall Road, Vacaville. Father Mathew will officiate. Burial will follow at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Richmond, Calif.
Bill passed away on Sept. 27 in Vacaville. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Berkeley, Calif., to William and Patricia Knauff.
He had worked for the past 23 years at 7UP Bottling Co. in Vallejo.
Bill had many interests. He was an A's fan, played softball in several local men's leagues and was involved in his kids' activities, coaching both Little League and Pony Tail softball. Bill also enjoyed old cars. He went to countless car shows and could often be found at the local Foster Freezes showing his Corvette.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Sharon; sons, Wade and Brandon; daughter and son-in-law, Sierra and Daniel Carson, all of Vacaville; sister, Dolly Meletiou of Forbestown, Calif.; and numerous extended family and good friends.
Funeral arrangements are by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 446-3233, www.vacahills chapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Knauff
6 Entries
Dolly Meletiou
October 11, 2010
Billy,
My brother i will always be Thinking of you forever...
Love Dolly
LaRoyce W.
October 5, 2010
Bill, I only knew you for a couple of days, but you made such an empression on me. You and your family have been in my daily prayers and will continue to be so. Sleep well until you hear HIS voice.
Michael Mauk
October 2, 2010
Bill may god bless you and your family in time of sorrow
October 2, 2010
BILL MAY BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILYIN TIME OF SORROW . MICHAEL MAUK.CA
JIM&MARY MUNION
October 1, 2010
BILLY, IS HOW I KNEW HIM FROM THE DAY HE WAS BORN HE WAS MY
COUSIN. MY MOTHER, HIS AUNT BABYSAT HIM ALOTE WHILE HIS DAD
WORKED. HE WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY BABY. HE WAS SO
KIND AND CARING, JUST LIKE HIS DAD.HE WAS A HARD WORKER AND A GREAT FAMILY MAN HE WILL BE MISSED LOVE MARYANNE
Armando Mendoza
October 1, 2010
MR.BILL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.I will always remenber the great times we had at my A's tailgates ...Salud My Friend
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