Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 08-16-2007 Robert Knaus Feb. 6. 1914-Aug. 13, 2007 Age: 93 Residence: Fort Lupton Tribute: Born in Eaton to German Russian immigrants, Reinhart and Susanna Knaus, Robert Knaus spent his boyhood in Bracewell in Weld County, where his parents were farmers. He attended school in Bracewell. Mr. Knaus and his wife, Catherine Held, married Jan. 25, 1935, in Windsor and later moved their farming operations to Greeley. A daughter, Lorna Arlene, was born in 1936. In 1941, they moved to Snyder in Morgan County. A son Robert Wallace was born in 1947, and a second son, Stanley Eugene, was born in 1952. The family continued to farm in the Snyder area until Mr. Knaus retired in 1979. They made their home in Fort Morgan until moving to Fort Lupton in 1996. As a young man, Mr. Knaus became active in the life of his community and his church. He served as a school board member, a 4-H Leader, Sunday school teacher and superintendent, church board member, youth fellowship leader and lay preacher. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Lupton. Mr. Knaus died Monday at Centennial Health Care Center in Greeley. Survivors: His wife, Catherine; daughter, Lorna; two sons, Robert and Stanley; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: His parents, five sisters, two brothers and a grandson. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley. Notes: Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Pedersen Funeral Home in Fort Lupton is in charge of arrangements. ************************************************************ http://www.ancestrylocator.com A site set up to help find your ancestors by using the forum or gallery. Come join in, and it is a free site.