PAUL F. KNERR

I cannot believe it’s been 7 years, I miss you so much it still hurts like it was yesterday. You were my Pap, my dad, my friend, my everything, you taught me everything about life & everything I do is to make you proud. You make me strive to be a better man, husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, worker, even a better stranger. You were honestly the hardest working best person I’ve ever known. There’s not one person on this earth that had something bad to say about you. I know I make tons of mistakes & have a loooong way to go to be anywhere near the level of person you were, but please continue to watch over me & our family and keep us Happy, Holy, & Healthy. I Love & Miss You.

I can't believe it has been this long since we were all at you and Nan's house celebrating and having a good time for your 74th birthday. I speak for anyone and everyone that ever knew you when I say you are so greatly missed.

Happy 76th Birthday Pap. We miss and Love you more than you'd ever imagine.

Too many things from you
I have learned
Your appreciation and time
Hope I have learned
I always enjoyed to be around
Good times with you
I have found
You are a man of honor
And respect
Our love for hunting allowed us
To connect
You're my Pap
Whom I adore
By your side
I'd go to war
I hope one day
I could repay
Encouraging are the words
You used to say
Time with you
I cherished and enjoyed
I have always felt this way
Since I was a boy.

Happy Birthday Pap

It's been six months today that I last saw you, but for some odd reason I feel you never left me! Continue to look over everyone pap your doing a great job up there I know it! Love you miss you bunches! Until we meet again I can not wait to see that smile!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Just to remind everyone, there will be a mass on January 15th, 2014 (Wednesday)at 5:30 pm at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery in memory of dear Paul from Sonny, Jeffrey, Chris, and Becky Almaro and little Patrick. God Bless you all.

I can't believe how fast time passes by. It feels like yesterday I was calling to see how you were feeling. I miss ya buddy

It's been 3 months and 5 days since I last held your hand. How I wish I could hold it everyday. Pap I miss you so much its unbearable at times, I miss how much joy and happiness you brought to our family! Now it feels as if the light is gone. Pap I could not tell you enough how much I loved you when you were still here with us and I am sure you still hear it every night before I go to sleep. Having you in my life was a blessing in itself all of us were very blessed to have you in our lives. You has such a great personality and when I talk about you to someone I can not stop talking :) and I never will stop talking I love you Ace and always will look over us up there <3

Right around this time my Dad (Sonny) would be hunting with you guys, in fact on my birthday he was, back in '74 on December 7th. I was supposed to be the "cook"..well that didn't turn out- but I know my Dad misses those adventures with you and the whole crew, and he loved to cook and go hunting, camping & "roughing it". He has so many funny stories to share and will cherish those times and memories forever. Thinking of you all with Love to the family, and Paul, please say hi to my Mom for me. Thank you for being such a true friend (you're all like family) to my Dad through the years. We are truly blessed.

Not a day goes by, that I don't think about you pap. I miss you so much its ridiculous. I don't think it still has fully hit me, that your really gone, and I wont be able to hear your voice just one last time. I miss you saying "hey chrissy babe" And always messing around and telling me to go home when I came over. I know everybody in this life has a purpose, and you definitely were sent down to us. You were an angel, pap, and now your really flying high. I know your looking down on all of us every single day. I love you so much Ace, rest in paradise, until we meet again <3

Everyday I miss you more and more, I still can not believe you are gone. Pap you were more than just a grandfather, you taught all of us right from wrong, to never give up, love everyone regardless of their flaws, and most of all that life is to short... so live it to the fullest! You lived life with no regrets and faced your struggles head on and I am so grateful to be one of your grand-daughters. Not a person in this world could ever add up to the man you were and still are you are such a beautiful person pap, inside and out and I only hope to live my life the way you did and love more than life itself! I love you pap always and forever Ace!

Not a Day goes bye I don't Miss You More & More. I Love You Pap, I would give Anything to hear one of your many one liners & see your smile.

To Aunt Janet and my cousins, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved uncle Paul like a second dad. He was one in a million! My kids adored him. He is in heaven.

Aunt Janet, Paul, Terri, Joyce, Mark and Danny, I am so deeply sorry about Uncle Paul. If any one would go straight to heaven it would be him. I have so many fond memories of him. He was always so kind and caring and so good to my mom and family when my dad died. You are all very blessed to have had him as your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

JOYCE I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet your
DAD.GOD bless you! TERRI H.

Janet & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Pap we love you & miss you, your the best. Love, Your Girls.

Uncle Paul you will be missed, but your live on in our hearts and memories. I thank God not just to have known you but for the honor to call you Uncle. To aunt Janet and family my prayers are with you all. I love you all!

You all know that although I was not physically there, I was mourning with you all in spirit. Your Dad taught me to fish and I will remember him for all of the good times we all had. He is Loved and is at Peace now. He and you all are my prayers always. God Bless - Love, Kean

Knerr family our hearts go out to you for your loss. We will always remember the great times we had on Salisbury Street. Love the Buechel Family

Janet, Our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Paul was a good man. He always had that quiet smile on his face. He will be missed by many.

Paul Knerr was a kind, easy going man who would do anything for anybody, he had the smarts of an engineer and skills that amazed me,He taught me many life lessons and skills and between him and my dad a work ethic that's unmatched,He taught us to hunt and to be patient, I'm really gonna miss you Pap,love ya

Aunt Janet and Cousins:
Uncle Duff was a caring and loving person and always a joy to be around; his smile and humor contagious. He always made everyone feel at home and is missed very deeply by myself and my family.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Nick, Kim, Lisa, Nicky & Aimee

My Pap was Superman, he is my idol, the hardest working, most respectful, kind hearted, soooo generous, best husband, dad, brother, son, grandpap, uncle, & friend that I've ever known. He made you want to do & be your best, I owe everything to him he taught me to be the man I am today & before he went to be the BEST Angel God ever seen, He told me how proud he was of me & that meant more to me than anything in my life. I feel soooooo Blessed to have been your grandson & all the time we spent together, I will never forget Everything You did for me & I will never stop Missing You until we meet again, I know you will be waiting for me. I Love You Pap. I want to Thank Everybody for their Help & Support during this devistating time, Ecspecially Bubba, Marky, & my Dad yins three are the closest I got to Pap & I Thank Yins & Love Yins Forever.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Uncle Paul you are in Heaven with my Parents and yours now. You will be missed by many people who love you and are better people because of you. You were the kindness, most humble, caring person I have had the pleasure to know and love. We will miss you for the rest of our lives. I will always remember your smile. God bless you. I love you Uncle Paul.

for our superman <3 we love you pap!!

Pap, I love you so much with all of my heart and I'm going to miss you so much. Thank you so much for all you have done for me. Picking me up at my bus stop everyday, making me soup, playing free cell on the computer, and much much more. You truly were the best Pap/Person in the world and I miss you so much already. Such a hard working man, nothing could bring you down. You have taught me so much about life and I hope that I can still make you proud. Watch over me and be my guardian angel. I love you so much Pap, you will be in my heart always and forever. Rest in Peace and know that we all love you and we will be here to take care of Nana.

I was blessed to have Paul and Janet as my Godparents. My father, Sonny, enjoyed many years of camping and hunting with the crew with many funny adventures together. Paul was very kind, and always put a smile on your face. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Sonny scheduled a mass for January 15, 2014 at 5:30pm at Saint Paul's Monastery in his memory for all that are interested in attending. God Bless you all. Sonny, Jeff, Chris, and Becky Almaro and little Patrick

Janet, we are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We are living in Florida now and will be unable to come to the viewing. Please tell all your children we send our regrets. George & Elaine Koch

Just to know Paul,made you a better person. He was a generous, loving and fun guy. He will be truly missed, but our memories of him will last forever!!
You are all in our thoughts in prayers!
Kenny and Chris

Knowing Paul just made you a better person. He was a kind, generous and fun guy, but most of all he always made you feel like part of the family. He will be truly missed- but the memories we have of him will last forever !! Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you!!!

Thanks for all the help and support from our family and friends.