Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. H. Kermit Knoch, 95 of Overland Park, KS passed away February 21, 2007 at Manor Care Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO where the family will receive friends following the service. Private family inurnment at Graceland Cemetery, Cameron, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the National Lung Association. Dr. Knoch was born August 12, 1911 in Cameron, MO to Harvey J. and Nancy Jane (Wilhoit) Knoch. He attended Westminster College and belonged to Kappa Alpha Order. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a BS degree and later attended Missouri University Medical School and graduated from Rush Medical College (University of Chicago) in 1939. After graduation he went to Kentucky where he worked for Blue Diamond Coal Mine where he met his wife, Henrietta. They later married on February 27, 1943 in Hazard, KY. He was an Obstetrician/Gynecologist until he retired July 1, 1983 from Dr's Knoch, Buckner, Youngblood and Bickley, Inc. He was on the active staff of St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Staff having been President of St. Mary's staff for two years. He also was on staff at Research Medical Center and Trinity Lutheran Hospitals. Dr. Knoch was a diplomat of the American Board of OB-Gyn and a life member of American College of OBGyn; Central Association of OB-Gyn; Kansas City Gynecology Society serving as past president; American College of Surgeons; Metropolitan Medical Society, Missouri Medical and AMA. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Sertoma Club of KC and Indian Hills Country Club. Dr. Knoch was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Henrietta T. Knoch; sisters, Guenavere (J.T.) Walker, Jean (Jim) Williams; brother, J. Kenneth Knoch and daughter-in-law, Erma Knoch. He is survived by daughters, Susan Schneider and husband Albert of West Seneca, NY, Virginia Parkinson of Roeland Park, KS; son, James Parker Knoch of Kansas City, MO and Colorado; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Knoch of Nashville, TN; ten grandchildren and twentytwo great grandchildren. He lived a full long life bringing joy to everyone. (Please sign the guest book available at www.legacy.com. Arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home 816-444-2060 www.muehlebachchapel.com)
Read MoreOur condolences to Dr. Knoch's family. A rare kind of doctor and I am sure family man. As a patient some 40 years ago I will never forget his vision and intuition. God Bless him and keep him.
B. Ann Lavery
February 26, 2007 | Shawnee, KS
Dr. Webster was my moms dr. until retirement then she switched to Dr. Knoch. She loved 'em both. When I had my first in 1967 Dr. Knoch gave me excellent care. He also did my hysterectomy years later. Quite a Dr. Quite a man. There must have been a lot of souls waiting to usher him to his next destination considering the number of souls he delivered to this one. The light must have been tremendous. Bask in it as a family.
Mary (Riordan) Guthrie
February 25, 2007 | Lee's Summit, MO
To The Family of Dr. Knoch,
What a Blessing it must have been to have Dr. Knoch as your Father.
What a Wonderful/Caring man he was. When my husband and I started our family my Mother (Nellie Blanche Yeo) worked with Dr. Knock @ St. Mary's Hospital and she suggested I start with Dr. Knock, (as Mother thought he was the "best"). Never did I regret for a moment with that choice.
We were blessed with three wonderful children (two of which I don't believe we would have ever been...
Blanche (Mrs Don) (Yeo)-Mitchell
February 24, 2007 | Nixa,, MO
Kermit was a fine man. I played golf with him every Wed.for 40 yrs. Visited him frequently from Grand Court to Manor Care. My life is better for having known him.Sorry not to be at memorial but in Arizona
Milburn Hobson M.D.
February 24, 2007 | Prairie Village, KS
Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind us, footprints in the sands of time.(Longfellow)
Those words came to mind when I saw Dr Knochs obit. Godspeed Kermit. Timothy Dalton MD
Timothy Dalton
February 24, 2007 | Kansas City, MO
Thanks to Dr Knoch (and my wonderful belated mother, Carol) I entered this world 41 years ago.
Mom and Dad told me he told them I had 'great legs' as a baby! It's a funny story still, and it's true, after having 2 kids of my own my legs are still great.
God Bless you Dr Knoch for being a true servant and bringing all those wonderful babies into the world. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maggie Collins Bradley
Maggie Bradley
February 24, 2007 | Philadelphia, PA
I worked with him at St. Mary's in KC for many years, when we were both on the Surgical staff. He took care of many of my patients (including my wife, Jan, who loved him and respected his fine care, as did I!) Our condolences to his family- a fine, caring physician who was loved and respected by all!
James McVay, M.D
February 23, 2007 | Boca Raton, FL
WHAT a gentleman-physician-As a 20yr old young lady He delovered babies for me in 51.53 & 55..at St Marys--we all just loved him...GOD REST HIS SOUL
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Vernell Hart
February 23, 2007 | Kansas City Mo
My sincerest condolences to Dr. Knoch's family. I worked with him starting in 1964 at St Mary's Hospital until he retired. Being a young labor and delivery nurse when I met him, I learned much about the art of patience in obstetrics. I remember hearing stories of Kentucky in conversation as he was in attendence waiting for a birth. Dr. Knoch was a very even tempered mild mannered gentleman. He was respected by the nursing staff and loved by his patients. It was evident that he took...
Mary Pat Sullivan
February 23, 2007 | Overland Park, KS
