Dr. William Jerome Knauer Jr.

KNAUER Dr. William Jerome Knauer, Jr., M.D. died peacefully in his sleep on 1/6/2010. He was born in Jacksonville on August 7, 1924. He graduated from Lee High School, The University of Florida (B.S.), George Washington University (M.D.) and The Wilmer Eye Institute of John Hopkins University (Chief Resident in Ophthalmology). He served on the staff of Brewster, University, St. Luke's, Baptist, Riverside and St. Vincent's Hospitals. He was chief of Ophthalmology and Chief of Staff (1975-1976) at St. Vincent's. He was a charter member and President of the American Eye Study Club and the club established the 'Donna and Jerry Knauer Lectureship' in his honor. He was a founding member and chairman emeritus of the Eye Research Foundation and the Foundation's Low Vision Clinic is named in his honor. He was involved in numerous medical and ophthalmic societies usually in leadership positions. He was active in his community serving on the Board of Directors of Young Life, The Rotary Club of Jacksonville, The Mental Health Association and the United Fund. He was a member of the Vestry of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and a trustee of The Bartram School. He was an active member of the Florida Yacht Club, Timuquana Country Club, Ponte Vedra Club and The River Club. He served as Captain, King and active participant in Ye Mystic Revellers. He was a member of Who's Who in the South and Who's Who in the World. He loved his family. He is survived by his wife , Donna Barnett Knauer, his sister, Doris Hamilton, his children, Donna and David (deceased) Ennis, Diane Ludwig, Jerry and Biggs Knauer, and Deborah Knauer, his grandchildren, Claire and Jason Cashio, Chris Ennis and Leslie Brandt, Ash and Meredith Ludwig, and Bion Ludwig, and his great grandchildren, David, Bion and Caroline Cashio. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, office staff and patients. Charitable donations may be made to The Eye Research Foundation, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, The Glenmoor Scholarship Foundation or the charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com