Barry L. Knaisch, 81, formerly of Vero Beach, passed away on Sept. 19, 2014, with his beloved children by his side.
He is survived by his son Michael C. Knaisch (Jerris); daughter Saundra Weddle (Robert); four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and half-brothers Bradley Eckert and Ron Eckert.
He was born in Lancaster, Penn., and graduated from Coatesville Senior High School. He lived in Anaheim, Calif. and Coatesville, Penn. before moving to Vero Beach with his wife, Sara Jane Knaisch, who predeceased him in 2011. They were married for 55 extraordinary years. He moved to Springfield, Mo. in 2012.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies at www.parkinsonrockies.org.