Guy H. Knouf Obituary (1925

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Guy Harris Knouf Mr. Guy H. Knouf, age 93, of Madison, Indiana, a former 50 year resident of South Carolina, passed from this life suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:50 p.m. at the Jewel Place in Madison, Indiana. Guy was born on July 31, 1925 in Schenectady, New York. He was the only child of the late Ralph J. and Osee (Johnson) Knouf. He resided in LaGrange, Illinois and was a 1943 graduate of Lyons Township High School. He was a proud veteran of World War II and entered the United States Army on July 27, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. He rose to the rate of Sergeant serving in the 102nd Infantry Divison of Company L 405th Infantry Regiment. He fought in the European Theatre in the battles and campaigns of Rhineland and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged on April 20, 1946 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin receiving the World War II Victory Medal with three Overseas Bars. After the war, he earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University, and worked most of his career at Union Carbide. He was united in marriage to Betty Ann (Chapman) Knouf in 1952 and they were blessed with two sons, Kenneth Guy and Thomas Ralph. He had lived in Cleveland, Parma, Fostoria, Lake Wylie and then in Greenville. He was a member of the River Hills Community Church in South Carolina. He was always an active member of the Lion's Club. He dearly loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was able to enjoy all of them this past New Year's. Guy was thrilled to take an Honor Flight several years ago, and today his military banner hangs on the Madison Riverfront. A life well lived-another loss from the "Greatest Generation." A LOVING FAMILY Guy will be missed by his loving two sons, Kenneth Guy Knouf and his wife, Helen of Madison, Indiana, Thomas Ralph Knouf of Greenville, South Carolina; his grandchildren, David Knouf, Katy Knouf Fisher and her husband, Tommy, Emily Knouf Meredith and her husband, Joe; his great grandchildren, Benjamin Knouf Fisher and Luna Meredith and Claire Fisher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. and Osee Knouf. CELEBRATION OF LIFEA Celebration of life will occur at a later date in South Carolina with interment to follow at the River Hills Community Church Cemetery, Clover, South Carolina MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Guy H. Knouf, please click here to visit our sympathy store.