Knauss, Lucy Ann (Wendt) (1953 - 2018)

KNAUSS, WENDT, OLOFSON, THIELEN, BARTA, PRIESTLY, SCHUNING, BUCK, BURK

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/4/2019 at 01:03:40

Name of deceased: Lucy Ann Knauss (nee Wendt)

Aged: 65 yrs, 14 days

Residence: Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Born: Dec. 13, 1953; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Dec. 27, 2018; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA (cancer)

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Jan. 3, 2019, St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA; burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA

Survived by: Husband of 46 years, Ronald Knauss of Portsmouth, IA; sons, Brian Knauss (spouse, Andrea) of Crescent, IA, and Brent “Boomer” Knauss of Panama, IA; grandchildren, Faith and Dayton Olofson; parents, John “Buzz” and Elaine (nee Thielen) Wendt of Portsmouth, IA; siblings, John Wendt (spouse, Mary Ann) of Panama, IA, Larry Wendt (spouse, Jeana) of Portsmouth, IA, Peg (spouse, Bob) Barta of Salado, TX, Bev (spouse, Rich) Priestly of Salado, TX, and Traci (spouse, Trent) Schuning of Portsmouth, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Son, Brad Knauss; sisters, Susan Buck and Karen Burk

Education: Attended grade school in Portsmouth, IA, and graduated from Harlan Community High School in Harlan, IA

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA, and remained a life-long member there

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Ronald Gene Knauss; July 15, 1972; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA

Employment: While Lucy and Ron moved around some in the early years of their marriage, Lucy worked various jobs. After 1992, Lucy and her sister, Peg, opened a bakery in Harlan, a business she had for 5 years. She then worked at the Hy-Vee bakery, and was the assistant manager of the bakery at Super Saver. Lucy then again struck out on her own and opened Big House Bar and Grill in Persia, IA with her son Brad. After 4 years, they expanded to Earling, IA, and then added one more location in Minden. Lucy’s sons, Brian and Brent, helped run the family business for more than 10 years, and Lucy retired due to illness.

Hobbies/Interests: no information provided

Sources: kjan.com; knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com