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Robert Knochenhauer Obituary
62, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on November 14, 2013. Bob was born in Phoenix at St Joseph's Hospital, on October 14, 1951, to the late Lloyd Knochenhauer and Gloria Lyman (Aldag). He graduated from West High in 1969 and attended Phoenix College prior to being drafted in the Army. He is survived by high school sweetheart Penny (Brandt), two daughters Kristina White (Ben) of Glendale, AZ, Kim Leake (Jeremiah) of Peoria, AZ, 5 grandchildren: Rylie, Raegan, Zeke, and Isaac White; and Kaylee Leake, mother Gloria Lyman (Charley) of Prescott, AZ, brother Allen Knochenhauer (Sara) of Long Beach, CA, sister Lynne Martin (Dennis) of Tempe, AZ, nephews David Knochenhauer (Paula) of Glendale, AZ, Brian Knochenhauer of San Clemente, CA, and niece Ashley Martin of Chandler, AZ. Bob retired from McCarthy Building Companies, as senior Vice President, after 41 years. Bob enjoyed tennis, golf, dirt bike riding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends at his cabin in the mountains of Prescott. He battled bladder and liver cancer with strength and determination for 2 years. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Memorial services will be Thursday, November 21 at Palmcroft Baptist Church, 15825 N 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ at 4:00 p.m. A private family service with military honors will be held on Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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Kay Leon (Knochenhauer)
December 9, 2013
12-8-13 We just heard of Bob's passing and we are so sorry of your loss. "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Kahlil Gibran
Karen Johnston
November 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss Penny. I always enjoyed our tennis together. Bob was a special guy.
November 21, 2013
Penny and family, Sorry for your loss, Bob was a lovely man and a joy to be around.
Deborah Carr
Dave Mahaffay
November 20, 2013
Penny & family..... We were fortunate to have worked with Bob. A true professional who is highly respected within the industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Rick Campbell
November 20, 2013
Kim & Jeremiah: So sorry to hear about your loss. We all thought highly ot your dad. Know that you all are in our prayers.
November 18, 2013
Penny, Kristina, Kim and family. We were saddened to hear of Bob's illness and passing. We remember our terrific boating vacations, company Christmas parties and holidays spent at your mom's home together. We witnessed Bob's love of his family and pride he had in his "girls". We will hold you close in our thoughts during this sad time.
Sandy, Chuck & Tyson Boothe
Carl Unger
November 17, 2013
Penny, knew Robert at West. Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 17, 2013
Penny, So very sorry for your loss. Bill Austin.
November 17, 2013
I'm glad the internet has us so connected, otherwise I wouldn't have heard. My sincere condolences in your loss, Penny. From fellow classmate, Patty Graham
Karen Weyand
November 17, 2013
Dearest Penny, Kristina & Ben, Kim &Jeremiah & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We continue to hold you all close to our heart and continue to keep you in prayer at his difficult time.
Love & Prayers,
The Weyand Family
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