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November 12, 1929 - September 10, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Albert Knouse Sr. MD, a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, distinguished Army engineer, and dedicated physician. Albert, known to friends and family as Al, left this world peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 94.
Born on November 12, 1929, in Glenside, PA, Al attended Cheltenham High School and went on to pursue an Engineering degree at Lehigh University. Al grew up with an unwavering sense of duty and a deep commitment to serving others. His journey began with a distinguished career in the U.
S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean conflict where he was assigned to a special unit, SCARWAF (special category Army Personnel with Airforce). He made significant contributions as an engineer in the military in the European sector while also serving with NATO intelligence.
After his Military Service, Al met his wife Jerry (Dunbar) Knouse and married her in 1961. The two spent 61 faithful years loving one another until Jerry passed in January of 2023. Al and Jerry were known for their unwavering hospitality and their ability to provide comfort to all by opening their home to anyone.
Together they traveled the world while also serving on mission trips to Malawi, Africa alongside each other. Al pursued his passion for medicine, earning his degree in Medicine from Hahnemann University (Drexel) and embarking on a second career as a Physician. He practiced as a family physician in Levittown, PA for 38 years.
His compassion, expertise, and genuine care for his patients made a profound impact on countless lives. In his retirement, he continued to call on shut-in patients throughout central Pennsylvania. His faith and service to his church and others was evident by all who knew him.
Al was a member of Newtown Presbyterian Church and Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, where he served as an Elder, Deacon and Trustee, along with leading and volunteering on many hospitality committees who served the community. He also served on medical missions in North American Indian Reservations. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Al was a devoted father, whose love and guidance shaped the lives of his children and his wife, Jerry Knouse.
His family was his greatest pride. Al's legacy of strength, integrity, and kindness will live on in the hearts of his children and the many lives he touched. Al is survived by his sister, Lois Woodward; children: Albert Knouse Jr.
MD (Kathy), Jacqué Reapsome (Jon), and Matthew Knouse (Kelly), and his grandchildren: Matthew Knouse MD, Sara Weaver (Josiah), Jenna Biter (Drew), Luke Knouse, Maddison Foster (Harley), Abigayle Knouse, Caleb Reapsome and Benjamin Knouse; his great-grandchildren: Calihan Weaver and Alasdair Weaver; sister-in-law's: Jacky (Dunbar) Ferguson and Mary Dunbar, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear friends and colleagues, who will remember him for his unwavering commitment to service and his warm, generous spirit. Al's Military inurnment service will be held on Friday, October 18, 1:30 PM, at Fort Indiantown Gap.
The family invites you to join them for the celebration of life service on October 20 at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz PA at 12:30 PM, followed by an ice cream social to honor Albert's sweet tooth. Arrangements by the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox.
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