Charles Knouse Jr.

Charles saved my life, by figuring out what some Russian doctors had to have done, and reengineering it. From concept, through developing the active ingredient, through creating a treatment, to lysing my tumor as though it were nothing.

In 2002, MSKCC gave me a 2-5% chance for 2 more years. Thank you Charles, for all these years that I continue to enjoy.

Always in my memory. Requiscat in Pace

Dear Knouse Family: My deepest regrets at the passing of a wonderful, giving mentor. Mr. Knouse was engaged by my employer to coach me in public speaking. I spent two, three hour sessions with my coach in the late 1980's to prepare for my first speech at our national sales leadership conference. I was not in sales, I was in finance and scared about how to pull this off. The theme of my talk was the success of the American Revolution which began in Concord, Boston and Philadelphia...

I was just looking for Charles because I wanted to get in touch. What a shock to find out that he passed away last year. I am so sad about this. I really wanted to tell him how much I appreciated him, and everything he did for me. He was a tremendous friend and had a gigantic presence and spirit in the world. Much love to Jackie and the kids, esp Hannah. I hope she is still playing the harp. I am truly sorry he is gone. I loved him very much.

I worked for Charles and Jacki for a short time at Gold Standard Board Prep while I was a student at Ohio U. He was truly a one-in-a-million person. He had all the qualities of your stereotypical mad scientist genius. Quirky as all get out. I still remember his eyebrows and his laugh. He always seemed to be pursuing something. He sought to improve everything around him, never accepting any status quo. His life was absent of the mundane. He didn't do things small, he did them big. While our...

So very sorry to hear of Charles' passing. I have many happy memories of him - always kind, energetic, funny, enthusiastic. He was a joy. My love goes out to all of you. ❤ Amy

While in the bigger picture, my life only intersected with Charles' life for a brief period of time, he had a profoundly positive effect on my life and for that I have always been grateful. Fly high Charles fly high!

Thinking of Charles is synonymous with thinking about raising my children. He and the rest of the Knouse family are forever tangled up in our history, our stories and our memories. We are all better for this, grateful for this and will remember him always.

My sincere condolences to all of Charles' family and friends. I can vouch for his deep love of Andrew, Max, Hannah and Cameron. It was evident the way his face lit up when he saw them or spoke of them. A great man with a generous nature who made everyone feel valued. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Much love, Leigh Bowie RN