Gilbert L. Knouff

Gilbert L. Knouff, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on November 4, 2024 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. He was the loving husband of the late Helen K. Knouff who preceded him in death in 2023. They were married for 70 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late George J. and Edith Marie (Hemming) Knouff. 

After graduating from high school, Gilbert spent much of his career as an insulator. He was a member of the International Association of Frost and Heat Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local Chapter #23. 

In his earlier years, he enjoyed racing motorcycles, coached midget football and was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He enjoyed vacationing in his summer home in Delaware as well as visiting his cabin in Huntingdon, PA. Most of all, he enjoyed spendings time with his adoring family. 

He is survived by children, Sharon M. Baxter (partner of Art Mumma) and Ricky L. Knouff (husband of Pamela Hoxworth); 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchild. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1905 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM. A viewing will be held at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gilbert’s memory may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at the address listed above or to the American Cancer Society at: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com