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Robert Knies Obituary
He was the husband of Janice H. (Graef) Knies.
Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Irvin R. and Kathryn B. (Sterner) Knies.
Knies was the owner of Stradling & Spece Insurance Inc., Honey Brook, since 1977, last working in January.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Knies was a graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, and Penn State University.
He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, where he was a former deacon.
Knies was a member and past president of the Honey Brook Lions Club.
He was an outdoorsman, fisherman, boater, golfer, hiker and biker.
Knies was a devoted father, husband and grandfather and generous to a fault.
He also is survived by two sons, Gregory R., husband of Julia K. Knies, Shillington, and Andrew F. Knies, Boulder, Colo.; and a daughter, Megan H. Knies, Boulder.
Other survivors include two sisters, Anne, wife of Michael Fresoli, Jupiter, Fla., and Ellen, wife of John Landis, Longmeadow, Mass.
There also are two grandchildren, Zachary A. and Jacob M.
A celebration of life service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Immanuel Church, 99 S. Waverly St., Shillington, PA 19607, with the Rev. Dr. Alfred K. Schwerdt officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Immanuel Church at the above address. The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington, is in charge of arrangements. 610-777-7688.
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Matthew Sterner
October 13, 2006
I have so many wonderful memories of Bob that he will live in my heart forever!
Mark Groff
October 9, 2006
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. His spirit will always be alive in our hearts.
Art and Evelyn Pecht
October 9, 2006
We met Bob through the Honey Brook Lions Club. He will be missed greatly by his fellow Lions. Our sympathies go out to his family.
VICKI ROLLER
October 5, 2006
So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I did not know he was ill. Bob, Jan, and their children were our neighbors on Sandy Way and we enjoyed many good times. My sincere condolences to Jan, Greg, Megan and Andrew. He will be sorely missed......Vicki (Kidd) Roller
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Timothy Patton
October 5, 2006
Although my interaction with Bob was limited, my encounters with him were indeed pleasurable. He was a gentlemen and honorable business associate. The Westfield Group and myself are truly sorry for your loss.
John Emmons
October 4, 2006
Bob was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and we are all lessened by his departure.
Ron Littlefield
October 4, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Jan and the family. I did not know of Bob's illness until today. I first met Bob in 1972 through our affiliation with The Travelers Insurance Co. Later, I was privileged to continue a long and mutually beneficial association as a result of our business relationship with The Harleysville Group. Over the years, I enjoyed many great conversations and good times with Bob and hold him in the highest regard. He truly set a fine example of integrity and character that deserves our respect. Blessings upon all of you.
Shirley and John Hartwig
October 4, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers
Shirley and John Hartwig
October 4, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. We will rember you in our prayers and thoughts.
Beth Bedisky
October 4, 2006
My deepest condolences go out to each of you. Bob was one of the first partners to take me under his wing and make me feel so valued in this organization. I do hope the memories of your husband/father/grandfather bring you comfort during this trying time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Janice in Cozumel 2005 with Keystone partners and friends.
October 4, 2006
Mike Azar
October 4, 2006
Bob was an extraordinary partner and friend. I will always remember his warmth and kindness. He was always smiling, especially when his family was around him.
Keith Price
October 4, 2006
I met Bob at the Lions' Club in Honeybrook. He always was there to extend a warm greeting and even after he got sick never complained about his condition but rather joked about his bald head and otherwsie remained upbeat, as far as I could tell. Even though we recently moved out of the area, I thought of Bob every now and then and will remember him with a smile.
My prayers are with his family
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