Vernon Leon Knauss

1939 - 2015

Vernon Leon Knauss obituary, 1939-2015, Maricopa, AZ

BORN

1939

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery

401 North Hayden Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Vernon Knauss Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2015.

Knauss, Vernon Leon 76, went to meet our Savior in the early hours of Thursday, March 26, 2015. Vernon was born in Geff, Illinois on December 15, 1939 and raised in Grants, FL. He also lived for many years in Des Plains, IL, a suburb of Chicago as well as New Jersey and Texas. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps and worked for Sweda cash register company as a Mechanical Technician. Retired, he moved his family to Maricopa, AZ in 2005. Vernon is survived by his wife Laura (Reid), son Joseph Knauss, sister Wyleese (Frank) Wilson and brother Dalton (Elaine) Knauss as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Lucille (Roy) Duncan and brothers William, Paul (Norma) and Carl (Wanda) Knauss. A private graveside service was held earlier

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April 1, 2015

Dear Knauss Family,

Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.

Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our Marine family.

Semper Fi,

Doug Patterson
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines

March 31, 2015

Vernon Demand

Joe and Laura: We are so sorry for your loss. Joe we know your dad was your best friend. You have been a blessing to him and a son he was proud of.
We are praying for you and your family.
Vernon and Vickie Demand

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