Eugene E. “Gene” Knauer

Eugene E. "Gene" Knauer, Jr.,  83, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, with family at his side at Parkvue Health Care Center, Sandusky.

   Born on August 18, 1941, in Sandusky, OH the son of Eugene Edward and Grace Olive (Lippert) Knauer, Sr.   He was a veteran having served honorably in the U.S. Army.

   Gene had worked for 40 years as a printer at American Crayon (later known as Dixon Ticonderoga), before retiring.

   He loved spending time with the family and friends, tending to his garden (especially his tomato plants), going out and about and socializing and gambling and, in his younger days, going fishing.  

   Gene was a life member of the Sandusky Elks Lodge BPOE #285, life member of the AMVETS Post #17, and a member of the American Legion Post # 83 and the V.F.W. Post # 2529.

   He is survived by a daughter, Vickie (Mike Andrews) Ayers of Sandusky; son, Jason Knauer of Sandusky; his four grandchildren, Joseph and Zander Knauer and Carlie and Corey Ayers; his sister, Donna Knauer, of Sandusky; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   Gene was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 59 years, Stephanie M. (Filipucci) Knauer on August 27, 2023.

   It was his wish to be cremated.  A memorial service will be held for Gene on Friday morning, July 11, 2025, at 10 am at the funeral home. Deacon Jeff Claar officiating. 

   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. 

   Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Gene's family at davidfkoch.com. 

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