Loving husband of Jean Harrell Knierim. Loving son of the late Aileen & Frank Knierim. Loving father of Curtis (Rita), Frank "Butch" (Kim) Knierim, Tim (Carol) Besser, Barb (Jim) Robisch, Gail (Greg) Jackman, Susan (Eric) Williams. Special brother of June Hesselbrock, Ann Clark and the late Isabel Horton. Dear grandfather of Katie, Trina, Kevin, Chris, Tara, Ashleigh, Danielle, Michael, Hayley, Jill, Adam, Marc, Erin, Claire, Olivia, & Corey. Great grandfather of Vanessa and Kaylee. Uncle Buddy to his many Nieces & Nephews. Loyal friend to many.
U.S. Marine Corps 4th MCRRD Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Korean Conflict Decorated with the National Defense Service Medal