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William Kneass Obituary

William H. Kneass, Jr. July 31, 1931 - July 20, 2007 Bill died peacefully at his home in Healdsburg, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughter, Gillian Kneass; stepchildren, Latham Woodward, Charles Woodward, Peter Rosson, Kathleen Rosson, Charles Rosson, and three grandchildren all of whom he dearly loved. Bill graduated from Stanford University with a BA, served overseas in the U.S. Air Force and returned to Stanford to earn an MBA. He then went on to a long career in real estate in San Francisco. Bill was an avid bridge player and enjoyed his membership in the Bohemian Club. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. No services planned at this time. Donations may be made to Healdsburg Community Hospital and Memorial Hospice of Santa Rosa.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 29, 2007.

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Peter & Ann Costigan

July 29, 2007

Ann & I will miss my best friend of 58 years very much as we enjoyed many great times together. Our thoughts and sympathy are with Bill's extended family.

John Ducato

July 29, 2007

I will miss You,Bill.I appreciated our friendship very much.

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