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Francis J. Knauer
Posted 5/31/08
Francis J. 'Tweet' Knauer, 78 MILLSBORO - Francis J. "Tweet" Knauer, of Millsboro, formerly of Baltimore, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at home. He was 78. Francis was a retired carpenter with Local …
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Francis J. Knauer
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Francis J. 'Tweet' Knauer, 78
MILLSBORO - Francis J. "Tweet" Knauer, of Millsboro, formerly of Baltimore, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at home. He was 78.
Francis was a retired carpenter with Local 101 in Baltimore. He was a member for 60 years. He loved to do yard work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Teresa Knauer; brother, Robert J. Knauer; sons, Frances J. Knauer Jr. and Lt. Gerald T.Knauer, former Baltimore City firefighter.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jo Bogle Knauer; daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Hires and husband Richard of Salem, N.J.; sister, Maryalice Schmidt of Bluffton, S.C.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior.
Pastor Richard Blades will officiate.
Interment will be private.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.
