Arthur R. Knauf

Funeral services for Arthur R. Knauf, age 85 of County Route 28 Lisbon, will be held on Monday January 4, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Rockhill officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Zelienople, PA.

Calling hours will be held also on Monday from 3:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Knauf passed away early Thursday morning December 31, 2015 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Surviving is his wife Lois; two daughters Amy R. Knauf Todd of Newark, Ohio, Carol J. Knauf Smith and husband David B. Smith of Lisbon, NY; a son, Arthur R. Knauf, Jr. and wife Barbara Kukrus Knauf of Heuvelton, NY; 9 grandchildren Benjamin Todd, Alexandra Todd Chacey, and Perry Todd; Colin, Coleman, Carson and Caleigh Smith; Mason and Hayden Knauf, and one great grandchild, Haydyn Sarah Todd; and two sisters, Dorothy Knauf and Louise Knauf Drushel of Evans City, PA.

Two sisters Elnora & Margaret, and three brothers Franklin, Clyde and Richard Knauf predeceased him.

Arthur was born on December 19, 1930, the 7th child of the late Frank W. & Louise (Herald) Knauf. He graduated from Zelienople High School in Zelienople, PA and was later honorably discharged from the US Army after serving his country from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. He married Lois Jean Jones on November 30, 1964 at St. Peter’s Reformed Church in Zelienople, PA.

During his career, he was employed at the family feed mill, Dambaugh Lumber, and as a school bus driver until his employment began at Berry Metals where he worked for 25 years as a shipper/receiver and foundry worker.

Arthur was a member of the St. Peter’s Reformed Church in Zelienople, PA with his family and was active in all aspects of it serving as a trustee, deacon and elder. He was also a lifetime director of the Butler Fair, where he sold concessions and enjoyed all aspects of fair time. “Archie” had many hobbies, but none as dear to his heart as raising chickens. His knowledge gained him great recognition at fair time winning numerous ribbons and trophies. Yearly he would share his eggs and incubator for his children in their classrooms. He was a PSACF director and 2005 Pennsylvania State Association County Fair Person of the year. He was a member the Harmony Historical Society, H.O.P.E club, Northern New York Poultry Club, Harmony Borough Council, and the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum.

His love for his family was one of his greatest achievements, being a loving and supportive husband, and a father of his 3 children. He adored all of his grandchildren and followed all of their activities. He also loved the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

“Archie” was a survivor of lymphoma for 4 years, and also survived a truck crash during his relocation to NY. This past November, he and Lois celebrated 51 wonderful years of marriage.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department or the St. Lawrence Power Equipment Museum. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.