Charles E. Knust, 78, Jasper
Charles E. Knust, 78, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Charlie was born in Jasper on March 15, 1939, to Louis and Leona (Schmitt) Knust. He married Gladys (Schitter) Lechner on May 22, 1962, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland.
He worked as a car salesman for Sternberg’s in Jasper. Throughout his life, he and his wife owned and operated the Sunset Tavern, Sunset Laundry and Dry Cleaners, and the Pizza Shack. He also worked in land and neighborhood development, buying and selling land and homes.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Jasper K of C, Jasper Moose, Jasper Outdoor REC, Kiwanis Club, and the Jasper German Club.
Charlie enjoyed playing cards, golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Gladys Knust of Jasper; two daughters, Donna (David) Byer of Louisville and Stacy Bromm and companion Bryon Schneider of Jasper; one son, Perry (Carolyn) Knust of Apex, N.C.; two grandchildren, Dara Byers and Jenna Bromm, three great-grandchildren, Jakub, Jadelynn and Jaxon; one brother, Earl (Shirley) Knust of Jasper.
Preceding him in death besides his parents, are two sisters, Dorothy Fehribach, and one that died in infancy, and one brother, Robert Knust.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles E. Knust will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Holy Family Parish will pray a rosary at 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home. The Jasper Moose will conduct a ritual at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home as well.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
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Gladys so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Steve and I are in Florida but you and ypur6 family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s Passing. He will be missed at the Jasper Kiwanis Club, Moose Club &German Club and many other activities where he seldom missed a meeting. Mostly, I know he will be missed by his family. Symphonies to you Gladys, and your family. Mike & Pat Hochgesang currently in Bonita Spring s Fl.
Gladys, Very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Always enjoyed seeing Charlie and his buddies at the Huntingburg Country Club. He was fun to be around. He will be missed.