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Robert J. Kniess
1943 - 2025
BORN
1943
DIED
2025
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Robert Kniess Obituary
Born Oct. 4, 1943, in Harmony, he was the son of the late Wilbert Kniess and Alma (Haigh) Kniess.
Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his sisters, Carol Ann Saylor and Ruth (Butch) McCandless; and his brother-in-law, Charles Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma J. Kniess, who passed away in 1990; his son, Robert J. Kniess II, who passed away in 1988; his brother, Charles Kniess; and his sister, Norma Mitchell.
KNIESS - Private funeral arrangements for Robert J. Kniess, who died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, were entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
Bob will be laid to rest at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton, Calif.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
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Denny McClelland
Yesterday
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We grew up together in Evans City and played baseball together. My sincere condolences-Denny McClelland
DENNIS MCCLELLAND
Yesterday
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB'S PASSING. WE GREW UP TOGEHER AND PLAYED BASEBALL. HE WAS A FRIEND. sincerely Denny McClelland-Indpls, Ind.
Brother Marine, McKeesport, Pa.
November 5, 2025
Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P.
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