Warren Marshall Knobloch passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 83 on August 30, 2025. He was born in Baton Rouge on April 8, 1942. He lived and thrived thanks to the love and devotion of his late parents Woodrow Marshall Knobloch and Dorothy Bourgeois Knobloch.
Warren was a kind and gentle soul who was very sweet and compliant. He would greet everyone with a smile and offer his friendship. He taught others about acceptance, love, patience, and the joy of life’s simple pleasures.
He is survived by his sister Diane Knobloch Silarais, many wonderful and supportive friends, and especially his advocate Thelma Keller Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law Ojars “Olie” Silarais, his grandmother Eva Marchand Bourgeois, aunts and uncles Jimmy and Ethel Bourgeois, Alex and Juliette Bourgeois, Marjorie Longlanais, and Gloria LaBorde.
Warren was an extremely hard worker. He began working at the age of 14 as a “bag boy” at the A and P store in Westmoreland Village at Government Street. After many years he then worked an additional 44 years in competitive employment at the Department of Transportation and Development.
Warren was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. As a young man he attended 10:30 mass every Sunday followed by family lunch at the downtown Piccadilly on Third Street. He loved LSU football especially the Golden Band from Tigerland as his father was a member during the Huey P. Long era in the 1930s. He was also a big fan of Coach Bear Bryant. He was present in Tiger Stadium for Billy Cannon’s famous touchdown in 1959. The destination he loved the most was Las Vegas and his favorite concerts were Elvis Presley and Diana Ross.
Deep appreciation is expressed to the medical staff for their care and support, Dr. R. Todd Cooley, nurses Kristie and Freddie, Dr. Mark Posner, and Dr. Danny Wood.
Many thanks to the ladies of All Kare Alternative for their love and service, Monica Johnson, Brenda Kingston, Tawanda Schofield Knightshed, Lora McKee, and the late Cinder Smith Aclise, and director Jeremy Jones along with friend Sarah Buckhalter.
A special thank you to Hospice of Baton Rouge and nurse Debbie, Toni, Carrie, and Jay.
Religious services will be held at Our Lady of Mercy on Friday, September 5 with visitation at 9:00 am followed by mass at 10:00 am celebrated by Fr. Cleo Milano. Reception to follow at the Parish Activity Center immediately following the service. Burial will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in the family plot. Rabenhorst Funeral Home downtown is in charge of arrangements.
