Kenneth R. Knoblauch, 72, of New Tripoli, formerly of Levittown, died June 28, 2023, in his home.

He and his wife, Patricia A. (Wooden) Knoblauch, were married 33 years.

Born July 14, 1950, in Abington, Montgomery County, he was the son of the late James Knoblauch and May (Kelly) Carroll.

A member of The International Laborers’ Union Local 332, and Local 70, he was a construction worker for many years before retiring.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Clark R. Knoblauch (Deanna) of Slatington; granddaughter Aubrey Jean Knoblauch; sons Max T. Knoblauch (Kaitlyn) of Queens, N.Y., Kenneth J. Knoblauch and John Shoemaker of Levittown; siblings Sandy Glasgow, Jim Knoblauch (Linda), Georgeanne Morgan, Walt Ford, Mazy Ford, Connie Braun (Robert) Larry Knoblauch, May Sturkey, Steven Knoblauch (Susan), Tom Knoblauch (Linda), Doug Knoblauch (Karen), Robert Knoblauch (Lisa), Jean Cherry (Frank), and Arthur Carroll.

He was predeceased by a son, David Shoemaker, and siblings William Ford and Marie Troupe.

His memorial service will be 3 p.m. July 7 in Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

A visitation period will be from 2-3 p.m. before the service.

In honor of his vibrant personality, colorful attire is encouraged.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.