Glenn L. Knauff, age 90, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Legacy Village. He was born at home in a log cabin on August 6, 1933 in Sinking Spring, Ohio.

Glenn was preceded in death by his father: Charles Knauff, mother and step-father: Agnes M. (Hayslip) and Oscar Van Pelt, his beloved wife of over 70 years, Nancy A. Bogan Knauff, who passed February 26, 2024; a son: Glenn Daniel Knauff, as well as siblings: Max, Wiley, Charles Knauff, Irene Puckett, Inez McCleese, and Ruth Chaney.

Glenn is survived by his daughters: Debra Anne Knauff-Souza, Melanie Lynn Scheerschmidt, and Julie Renee Knauff; daughter-in-law: Janet Knauff; 7 grandchildren: Joshua Souza (Whitney Van Buren), Justin (Jessica) Souza, Sean (Jane) Scheerschmidt, Benjamin Scheerschmidt, Matthew (Ramon) Glenn, Amanda Scheerschmidt, and Nicole Knauff; and 4 great-grandchildren: Charlie and Anna Souza, and Juliana and Jordan Souza; sister: Kay Bartley and brother: James Van Pelt as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Glenn graduated from Sinking Spring High School in 1951. As a youth in southern Ohio, Glenn was an avid reader with a desire to "see far away places with strange sounding names." He proudly joined the US Air Force and through the military was able to travel and accomplish this goal. He was stationed at several bases including Plattsburg AFB, NY; Lackland AFB, TX; Scott AFB, IL; Westover AFB, MA; Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; and Hickam AFB, Hawaii-twice! He also served overseas in Japan and Korea. In all, Glenn served in the USAF 28 years, retiring in 1980 with the rank of SMSgt.  He received his Bachelor's Degree, attending Chaminade College in Honolulu and Cedarville University. Glenn also retired from Cedarville University, where he enjoyed working with the Grounds Crew for many years. In addition to traveling with his wife, Glenn enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family and serving the Lord. He was a member of the Dayton Avenue Baptist Church. Glenn never met a stranger.

Funeral service will be held 12:30 PM Friday, June 7th at Dayton Avenue Baptist Church, 1121 Dayton Ave., Xenia with Pastor Tim Abel officiating. He will be interred at Silvercreek Cemetery, Jamestown. Visitation will begin 10:30 AM Friday until the time of service at the church.  Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.