Paul E. Knauer

Paul E. “Fatboy” Knauer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He was 73. Mr. Knauer was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He was a graduate of Methacton High School. Paul worked as a Design Engineer for the FMC Corporation. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, the Holy Saviour Club and the Valley Forge Weighting Club. Paul was a world champion weightlifter and was the super heavy weight world record holder for the hip lift, lifting a total of 1800 pounds. He loved his Austin Healey sportscar and a cold glass of Coca-Cola. Paul adored his grandkids who called him Popsie. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. Born in Norristown, PA on January 5, 1948, he was a son of the late Marvin J. “Ike” Knauer Jr. and Ruth E. (Rutter) Knauer. Surviving is his loving family including his wife, Winifred “Winnie” (Moser) Knauer; daughter, Paula Kirk and her husband, Michael; three grandchildren: Michael Jr., Jacob and Nathan Kirk; sister, Marlene R. Knauer; and many other loving family members. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 or give2chop.edu Relatives and friends are invited to Paul’s Graveside Service at George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Avenue, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 am. Arrangements are by the Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport, PA. Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com