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Gerald R. Knecht was born December 6, 1931 and passed away March 11, 2017. A farmer, blue water sailor, community leader and San Francisco attorney, Jerry Knecht was a happy man who led a beautiful life. He was passionate about all his endeavors, yet guided by a calm and formidable intelligence that invariably brought him success as well as the love and respect of family, friends and colleagues. Jerry, a deeply loving family man, leaves behind his devoted wife Suzanne Knecht, his children, Nancy Mansfield, Alex Knecht and Lisa Zavieh, their spouses and children, as well as a brother, Glen Knecht, and sister, Nancy Cimbal, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilma and Robert Knecht, and his eldest brother, Robert Knecht. Jerry’s career in law began at Boalt Hall, from which he graduated in 1957. He taught a year at Stanford Law before settling in San Francisco, where he formed the firm Knecht, Dingus, Fink & Boring. After 15 years as senior partner, he left to practice his surety bond specialty as a sole proprietor, returning to the old firm ten years later, by that time Knecht, Haley, Lawrence & Smith. Health issues forced his retirement in 1991, after a 33 year career in which he maintained a profound respect for law, worked long hours and loved every minute – especially those in the court room! In retirement, he and Suzanne seized the moment to indulge another long term passion, blue water sailing, with cruises in their 42′ sloop Night Watch to Mexico and Alaska, a third race to Hawaii, and to fulfill their dream, a two-year circling of the globe, for which Jerry was given a circumnavigation pennant from the Cruising Club of America, and voted Yachtsman of the Year by San Francisco Yacht Club, in which he had been a member for almost 30 years. Back in San Anselmo where Jerry and Suzanne lived for 27 years, Jerry joined the Board of Ross Valley Ecumenical Housing Association (RVEHA), which operates Tam house, a home providing room, board and community to low income seniors. He soon became president, and poured his heart, time and energy into building a second house, that upon its opening was debt free. He was as proud of Tam House II as a new father of his child. When presented with two preteen grandchildren in Santa Rosa and wanting to be closer, Jerry and Suzanne moved to Sebastopol where they built themselves a house and became growers of pinot noir grapes. Jerry’s last years were blessed with extensive involvement with all his family, his new community, his old buddies, and the joy of evenings on the patio with his Suzy, watching the sun color the sky over the vineyard. He was grateful for being able to share what they had with those less fortunate, as well as with organizations dedicated to making life better in this world. Jerry, our father, grandfather, and beloved husband passed away peacefully at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Rosa, surrounded by his immediate family. Jerry was always very grateful, as is all his family, to the many Kaiser doctors and nurses who were so attentive and caring for the last 60 years. We will all miss his contagious smile and twinkling blue eyes, his gentle nature and kindness, his dedication to doing what was right and his loving support for family and friends. And no gathering of those who love him will ever be the same without his recitation more emotional with the passing of time – of T. S. Eliot’s The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. Our sweet, inimitable Jerry will be forever loved, fondly remembered and sorely missed.

Dr. Glen C. Knecht, Sr., 94, was received into the glory of his Savior on April 23, 2024, at his home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, MD. Born March 19, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY, son of Robert and Wilma Knecht, Glen grew up in Syracuse, NY. Glen was brought to transformative, saving faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at summer camp as a teenager.

At 16, Glen began attending Maryville College where he met the love of his life, Betty Jane Greenwald. As the story goes, on their first date she told him she wanted to be a country schoolteacher and Glen replied, “That’s great because I want to be a country preacher!” Glen went on to graduate from Maryville and later from both Fuller Theological Seminary and Princeton Seminary where he received a Master of Theology Degree. He also received a Doctor of Divinity Degree (Honorary) from Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA.

Their marriage ceremony was broadcast on the live CBS television program, Bride and Groom and from there the couple embarked on a 72-year journey of service and devotion to the Lord and each other. Together, they answered the call to missionary work in Tabriz, Iran in 1958, and traversed the Atlantic Ocean with their young children, Todd and Beth, in tow. While in Iran, he provided a complete seminary education to an Iranian pastor. He preached in both Persian and Turkish in the church there and in English to the US government personnel in Tabriz. After five years, their term was complete. They returned to the US again by boat, having added Wendy and Janet to the family.

Glen’s first pastorate was at the Union Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania where he served before departing for the mission field. Upon his return he served for eight years as pastor of the Oxford Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Pennsylvania, during which Glen, Jr. and daughter, Amy, were born. His next pastorate was at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church (then located) in Hyattsville, Maryland, a stone’s throw from the US Capitol. Glen served as senior pastor there from 1971 – 1983. From 1983 – 1997 he was Senior Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. From 1997 – 2007 he served at Fourth Presbyterian Church, in Bethesda, MD, first as Assistant Pastor (Minister of Visitation) and then as Associate Pastor for Congregational Care. His last pastorate was at the Christ Reformed Evangelical Church, Annapolis, MD from 2007 – 2016. He was a member of the Potomac Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of America at the time of his death.

Amidst the social unrest of the 1960s, Glen navigated the challenges of racial tension with grace and compassion. During a time when the Ku Klux Klan planned a nearby rally, he led a prayer meeting at the church. A providential rainstorm ensued, sabotaging the rally, and redirecting the media’s attention to the powerful prayer meeting instead.

Recountings of God’s provision were commonplace in the Knecht home. One favorite story is when the Knecht family, now with six children, gathered in the living room and asked the Lord for school shoes for the coming year. The day was not over when the owner of the local shoe store called and offered both school shoes AND tennis shoes for every child.

Throughout the 1970s, while serving at Wallace Presbyterian Church the congregation experienced a spiritual revival, particularly among the youth from nearby high schools and the University of Maryland, with many coming to Christ. Three of the children’s spouses came from the Wallace congregation. While serving at Wallace Church, Glen was among those to press charges against the National Capital Union Presbytery for its reception of a candidate who could not affirm the deity of Christ. His bold and historic stand in the Presbyterian church defending the deity of Jesus Christ is remembered as a defining moment in the life of the denomination and the church.

He was honored to pastor the historic First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, SC. The kindness and generosity of that congregation blessed the entire Knecht family. During these sweet years in Columbia, their daughter, Janet’s condition with MS worsened. The First Presbyterian Church family lovingly cared for them, by putting in a pool for Janet’s therapy in the backyard of the manse. While serving in Columbia, he was named to the Order of the Palmetto in 1997, by South Carolina Governor David Beasley, the state’s highest civilian honor, given to citizens for lifetime achievements and contributions that have significantly benefited South Carolina.

When Janet married and moved to Maryland, the Lord blessed her and her husband, Jonathan, with a baby, yet her health continued to suffer. Glen and Betty Jane bought the house next door and moved to Laurel to serve them, along with daughters, Amy and her husband, Frick, and Wendy, and her husband, Craig. It was a team effort. When Janet’s earthly battle ended, Glen and Betty Jane’s longing for heaven intensified. During these years, he was called to serve as a pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda and at the Christ Reformed Church in Annapolis.

Throughout his life this commitment to family guided his decision making. When he was preparing to marry Betty Jane, he put his plans for summer income on hold to help her dad on his farm after he had a heart attack. The Lord blessed that sacrifice by providing the TV wedding! He left the work in Iran when his father-in-law had another heart attack in the US. They left a thriving ministry in Columbia, SC to help care for daughter, Janet, and her son, Jamie.

Glen had a love for Iranian people throughout his life, as well as for all believers in the persecuted church around the world. He traveled to Pakistan, Ukraine, Cypress, and Ethiopia on short-term mission trips. Through the years Glen influenced countless men and women to follow Christ through his preaching and Christ-like character. He will be remembered for his generosity, hospitality, and his devotion to prayer. His firm convictions regarding honoring the Fourth Commandment, led him to write the book, The Day God Made, concerning the Sabbath, published in 2003 by Banner of Truth. In this volume, he urged a return to the right use of “this little section of time fenced off by God for the restoration and blessing of His people.” Even after retiring from full time ministry, Glen continued to serve the Lord with gladness. Most notably Glen and Betty Jane regularly welcomed and shared the gospel with the constant stream of visitors who showed up at the door of their home until he went to heaven.

Glen, or “Gra”, as he became known by his grandchildren, is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty Jane Greenwald Knecht, son, Todd R. Knecht, (Jane), daughter, Elizabeth Myers, (Thomas), daughter Wendy Higgins, (Craig), son Glen C. Knecht, Jr. (Beth), and daughter Amy Frierson, (Frick). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren (so far!) and many dear nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Lynn Dick (Jonathan), his parents, his sister, Nancy Cimbal and brothers Robert and Gerald Knecht. We loved him all the way to Heaven!

Meredith L. (Leach) Knight, Arlington, MA. On October 31st, 2021, just days short of turning 66, Meredith Knight née Leach, passed away. Meredith was born in Natick, MA to Anthony Leach and Nancy Middleton on November 4, 1955. Meredith lost her mother at a very young age, but adored her stepmother Helen, until she, too, passed away in 2015. Meredith is survived by her father, Anthony Leach of Orleans, MA. Meredith had suffered for many years with metastatic thyroid cancer. She bore it courageously and with fortitude. She received excellent care from the medical teams at Mt. Auburn and Massachusetts General Hospitals and truly cherished everyone on these teams.

Merelee (Meredith Lee) Knott (age 80; DOB 7/20/1941) passed away on 2/22/22, a few weeks after a severe stroke. She was the daughter of John and Margene Knott.

The Rev. Elizabeth B. Knott was born on July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia. She died June 13, 2022 at Glen Oaks in Urbandale. She enjoyed traveling the world. After her retirement she created Pal CraftAid a nonprofit organization that supported the Palestinian people. In the time Pal CraftAid was active she provided 1.6 million dollars for various projects in Palestine by selling Palestinian needlepoint embroidery and sculpted olive wood. Her greatest joy was visiting her Palestinian friends. In the Presbyterian Church she served at all levels from parishes to Synod. She was known for her hearty laugh and her generosity to many charities. Liz Knott was an outspoken proponent of equality for all people. She died with her longtime friend and companion, Connie DePond at her side.

Douglas C. Koehler aged 85, of Bethlehem PA passed away on the afternoon of April 12 at his home. He was predeceased by his sister Arlene, of Soleberry Township. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Shirley, his brother Ray of Mansfield, his son Michael, daughter-in-law Rachel, and 5 adored grandchildren: Natalie, Aiden, Isaac, Dylan, and Jackson. Douglas was born to Ray and Maisie Koehler in Macungie on November 28th,1938 and after finishing high school went on to graduate with a BS in Chemistry from Maryville College. He and Shirley married in January 1981. He pursued a long and successful career at Grandview Hospital as an RN. Among his myriad of hobbies were stamp collecting, kite flying, camping, winemaking, the study of New Testament Greek, and a general love of reading across a huge variety of topics. In his later years, his time was spent tending an enormous garden, petting his dog Piper, napping, and most importantly spending time with his beloved grandchildren who never failed to make him smile.

Carolyn Koerselman, 80, of West Fargo, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings, in West Fargo.

Carolyn Ann Lurcott was born on February 6, 1942, in New York City (Queens), NY, to Alfred and Marie (Kandler) Lurcott.  She grew up and attended area schools, graduating from high school in 1960.  She then attended Maryville College in Tennesee, where she earned a bachelor’s degree, then attending Fergus Falls (MN) Community College for 2 years and earned a master’s degree, later working as an LPN.

On June 6, 1964, she married Lewis Koerselman at Seminary Chapel in Louisville, KY.

Carolyn worked in Christian Education at various churches throughout the places to which they moved, including New York City (Bronx), NY, Kansas City, MO, Houston, TX, Independence, MO, Canadian, TX, Elbow Lake, MN at which point she worked as a nurse in the Fergus Falls Hospital, and finally to Eagle Lake, MN, where they lived until Lewis’s death in 2002.  A few years later, she moved to West Fargo, ND, to be closer to family.

Carolyn enjoyed attending bible studies, time spent with her family, reading, playing cards, watching the MN Twins, going out to eat, shopping, a good Sangria, and loved her dog, Molly.  She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in West Fargo.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Beth (Mark Fried) Olson, West Fargo, John (Patrice) Koerselman, Horace; three grandchildren, Zach (Madi Ross) Olson, West Fargo, Jessica Koerselman, and Andrew Koerselman, both of Horace; and one brother, Bob (Ginny) Lurcott, of SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; parents, Alfred and Marie; parents-in-law, Lewis Sr. and Elizabeth Koerselman; a brother-in-law, Walt Koerselman; and a sister-in-law, Betsy McCampbell.

Dr. Paul C. Kolter, Associate Professor Emeritus, Georgia State University was born in 1921. While attending Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee he enlisted in the US Infantry in January of 1942 and served 4 years during WWII. During his service he was Cadre involved in training recruits especially in weapon care and use. Later he trained Japanese Americans, the Nisei, who made up the famed 100th Battalion of the Italian Campaign. En route to Japan for the Army of Occupation, he was recalled by Air Transport Command to become Head Personnel Clerk at Camp Kohler, California, where he remained until discharged in 1946. He returned to graduate from Maryville College and received his Masters Degree at University of Tennessee (Knoxville) in 1950. For 2 years, he taught at Maryville College and then moved to Georgia State in Atlanta, teaching there while working for a Doctoral Degree at Emory University. During his tenure he taught many students and courses at Grady, Piedmont, Crawford Long, St. Joseph Hospitals and Georgia Baptist Medical Center. After a tenure of 30+ years, he retired in 1985. Actively involved in the antique business, he had a booth at ElCo at Lakewood Fairgrounds and Scott Antique Show at the Atlanta Exposition Center for many years. During these years, he was able to make numerous trips to Europe, Africa, and Asia. A longtime resident of Sandy Springs since 1958, he is survived by nieces and nephews, the Joe Anderson family, Fares, Harriet and Evan Schlank of Knoxville, TN and Gerd and Waltraut Schroth of Atlanta, GA, Angela, Greg, Lucy and Felix Liegel of Chicago, IL, Peter, Anne, Otto and Angus Schroth of Greensboro, NC, Terry Martel, Jim Spencer and many other friends from within the Atlanta area.

Jill Kinsinger Koss, 1981, is the 2023 Distinguished Award Recipient from the Association Of Child Life Professionals.  If you would like to read more about it see the link below.

https://www.childlife.org/resources/aclp-bulletin/jill-koss-2023-distinguished-service-award-recipient

Iantha Jean Peterson Koster, 82, of Nellysford, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband, Brian Koster; and daughters, Karen Thrane Davis of Richmond, Va., and Karla Kunen Chaillet of Charlottesville; grandchildren Alexander and William Thrane and Aubrie and Madeline Chaillet; great-grandson, Axel James Thrane; and her sisters, Juanita Peterson Maeyens, Judith Peterson Hall, and Linda Peterson Wing. Iantha was the first child of Ada Mae and William Oren Peterson, born on August 20, 1934. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee where she met her first husband, Reverend Adolph Kunen. They raised Karen and Karla in Silver Spring, Md. Iantha was Lab Supervisor at Survival Technology and a devoted member of St. Mark’s Presbyterian in Bethesda. Iantha and her husband Brian Koster retired to Nelson County. Iantha was a pillar of the Rockfish Presbyterian Church until her transition to Rose Wood Village in 2014. A loving mother and grandmother, her life was dedicated to God, her family, and helping others. Her memory will be cherished forever. The family is so grateful to her caregivers during her struggle with Vascular Dementia. Donations in Iantha’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Employee Holiday Gift Fund c/o Rose Wood Village at Hollymead. The memorial service was Thursday, December 1 at Rockfish Presbyterian Church.

of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Betty Cameron Women’s Center at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18 at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, NC. Jenny was born July 27, 1949 in Macon Georgia. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School and Maryville College with a degree in Physiology. She later went on to receive her Master’s in Education from East Carolina University. She dedicated 30 years of her life to the children of Onslow County before retiring in 2010. Jenny was an amazing person who never met a stranger and brought joy to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. The family wishes to thank all the Doctors, nurses and staff at The Zimmer Cancer Center, The Betty Cameron Women’s Center and Davis Community Rehabilitation Center for their care, love and friendship. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hill of Hayesville, NC and brother, John Hill of Knoxville, Tennessee. Survivors include her soulmate of 25 years, Carlyle “Sonny” Teabo and dog, Bella of the home; daughter, Kristi Williford and her husband, Jason of Clinton, NC; her father, Reverend Fred Hill of Hayesville, NC; sister, Malia Qureshi of Dubois, Wyoming; stepson, Eric Teabo and his wife, Delores of Jacksonville; and three beloved grandchildren, Olivia Marie and Ava Lee of Clinton, NC and Eric Jr. of Jacksonville, NC. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to The American Cancer Society, St. Judes Hospital, Local Relay for Life or Animal Shelter.

Joseph M. Kozel passed away March 21, 2020.

Passed away December 29, 2015.

KRAMER, Sara Jo Emert (Mrs. Roy) Age 84 of Vonore, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville, P.E.O., The Rarity Bay Womens Club, the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Tourist Club, Nashville Centennial Club and many Garden Clubs. Sara Jo was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan and Maryville College. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Rollo Emert and Sara Ruth Holmes Emert; brother, Dr. James Emert; cousin, Sister June Pemberton. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Roy Kramer; son, Steven Emert Kramer and wife Tina; daughters, Sara Gray Mackin and husband Joseph, Jane Elizabeth House and husband Tracy; grandchildren, Jacob Kramer and wife Diane, Mattie Ruth Kramer Backman and husband Mark, Zachary Kramer and fiancée Rebekah Rehkamp, Kaleb Kramer House and wife Carrie, Adam James House and fiancée Chelsea Thielen, Sara Jane House; great- grandchildren, Carter House and Kolman House; sisters-in-law, Clariece Emert and Sara Lee Kramer; brother-in-law, Lyman White; many nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers include hundreds of coaches, coaches wives and players, spread throughout the country. Sara Jo was one of God’s most enthusiastic cheerleaders. She loved her husband and family dearly. She never met a stranger. She will be missed by all she touched. A Celebration of Sara Jo’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, at First United Methodist Church of Maryville, with Pastors Brenda and Larry Carroll officiating. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday, at Grandview Cemetery for the Interment service. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Maryville, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN 37803; or to Tennessee Wesleyan College, 204 E. College Street, Athens, TN 37303.

Sara Lee Hellums Kramer, 95, who died on Monday in her Knoxville home, lived most of her life in East Tennessee. A former teacher and chemist, her major life focus was her family. She was born on April 14, 1920, in the west Texas town of Rotan, to Fannie Mae Beauchamp Hellums and John Verrell Hellums, who were in the grocery business. At age nine – ‘when my feet would reach the pedals,’ she said – she became her father’s chauffeur, driving his truck as he made the rounds to his stores. She graduated from Rotan High School at age 16. Influenced by her staunchly Presbyterian mother and supported by her father, she chose Maryville College, a thousand miles from home, enrolling in 1936. Majoring in chemistry and minoring in English, she played tennis and joined the debate team. A local student, Russell Arnold Kramer, was also a debater, as well as a tackle on the football team. Maryville College did not allow unchaperoned dating, but debate team activities created opportunities for friendship to grow into something more serious. The couple served as queen and king of a ‘barn warming’ event in the old college gym. When Sara Hellums and Arnold Kramer graduated Cum Laude, they already had decided to marry. Arnold began law school, while Sara returned to Rotan to help care for her ailing father, who died that year, and to teach high school. She also assisted her mother in operating the Rotan store. On March 8, 1942, just prior to Arnold’s leaving for Army Air Force duty, they were married at the First Methodist Church in Maryville. Sara worked as a chemist at DuPont in Buffalo, New York, for nearly two years. Reunited after the war ended, they moved to Ann Arbor where Arnold earned his law degree in 1946. They returned to Maryville briefly before moving to Knoxville, where Arnold began practicing with his father, Russell R. Kramer. They were joined by Arnold’s brother Jack in the firm now known as Kramer Rayson LLP. Sara and Arnold raised three children who graduated from Knox County public schools – John Reed, Sara Lynne and Randall Arnold. After Arnold was named Executive Vice President and General Counsel of ALCOA in 1974, the couple spent a decade in Pittsburgh while maintaining their Knoxville residence. They joined Church Street Methodist in 1947. Among her leadership and service, Sara was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent and active in United Methodist Women. At various times she worked with the League of Women Voters, the Roundtable of Christians and Jews, the Blount Mansion Association, and the Knoxville Bar Association Auxiliary. She remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Knoxville Symphony and the Knoxville Museum of Art and a member of the President’s Circle at Maryville College. She leaves her three children and their spouses, Reed Kramer and Tamela Hultman; Lynne Kramer D’Huyvetter and Charles D’Huyvetter; and Randall Kramer and Kathryn Daugherty Kramer. She also is survived by one brother, J. David Hellums, and his wife, Marilyn, and two brothers-in-law, Roy Kramer and Lyman White. Her passion in later years was her eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren – Kwindla Hultman Kramer, his wife, Nina Kuruvilla, and their son, CP Lucas Varghese Kuruvilla-Kramer; Robert Arnold (Roban) Hultman Kramer and his wife, Emily Zackin; Laura Lee D’Huyvetter Johnson, her husband, James Johnson, and son, Jonah; Gretchen D’Huyvetter Cobb, her husband, James Cobb, and four sons – Ian Arnold, Andrew, Oliver and Everett; Caroline D’Huyvetter Carr, her husband, Travis Carr, son, Waylon, and daughter, Mae Charles; Chas D’Huyvetter and his fiancée, Rachel Burke; Lydia Kramer Lee and her husband, Zachary Lee; and Hannah Kramer and her fiancé, Brian Lee. A memorial service is being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville with a reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to the Arnold and Sara Kramer Library Fund at Maryville College (502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN, 37804) or the Memorial Fund at Church Street UMC (900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902).

From the Maryville Daily Times Kramer to receive 2015 Good Scout Award The Tuckaleechee District will be honoring Roy Kramer with the 2015 Good Scout Award as he has “exemplified the Scout Oath and Law throughout his life” during a benefit dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Maryville College Alumni Gym, according to Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America. Kramer, a native of Maryville and Eagle Scout from Troop 81, is a 1951 graduate of Maryville College and attended University of Michigan to pursue his master’s degree. He served as a high school teacher and football coach in Michigan for 12 years and won three state championships. Kramer then joined Central Michigan University where he coached college football for 13 years with 11 of those years as the head coach. During this time, the GSMC notes in the announcement, Kramer won National Coach of the Year in 1974 and also won the 1974 Division II National Championship. Kramer went on to spend 12 years as Vanderbilt University’s athletic director before being named the sixth commissioner of the Southeastern Conference in 1989, a post he held until retiring in 2002. Additionally, Kramer served six years as a member of the NCAA Basketball Tournament Committee, nine years on the NCAA Infractions Committee, and served as the first coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series for three years. In 2008, he received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, which is given to Eagle Scouts who have received extraordinary national-level recognition and have a strong record of volunteering in their community.

Is now working at Crisp Accounting Firm in Maryville, TN.

Edward Skinner Krebs, 86, of Douglasville, Georgia, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 1, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Robert McEvoy Krebs and Amy Louise Skinner Krebs. He married Sylvia Howell on August 22, 1970, in Forest, Mississippi.

Ed attended Maryville College in Tennessee. While enrolled there he participated in a junior year abroad program in Tokyo, Japan. After graduation he served in the United States Navy. He later earned a Master’s degree at Indiana University and a Ph.D. in Chinese History at the University of Washington. He spent a year at the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan. Ed later taught at West Georgia College, Georgia State University and other institutions in the Atlanta area. He and his wife Sylvia lived and worked in China intermittently for more than thirty years and organized groups for travel to China.

Ed was an extraordinary human being! He loved fiercely, cared deeply, and acted without hesitation. He was interested in and committed to baseball, football, basketball, canoeing, progressive politics, wood carving, photography, history, literature, poetry, Chinese folk painting, the peace movement and anti-racism efforts.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Beth Seltzer of Memphis, TN, his sister-in-law, Monica Uren of Spring, TX, nephews John Krebs of Spring, TX, Joe Krebs of Spring, TX, Rob Krebs of Philadelphia, PA, Andrew Krebs of San Rafael, CA, Matt Seltzer of Memphis, TN, Bart Pass of Forest, MS and Mike Pass of Waynesville, NC, and nieces Erin Hensley of Austin TX, and Susan Corinne Pass, of Hollister, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert W. Krebs and John T. Krebs and his beloved wife Sylvia.

Many thanks to Georgia Cancer Specialists, the Infusion Center at Northside hospital and Gentiva Hospice for their care. To his caregivers Waheed Saheed, Owoade Adebis (Addy) and Dr, David Ughulu of VidmaCare Mission, thank you for your loving care. To Beth Mitchell and her staff at Kritters Country Club, thank you for keeping Scout safe and loving her and Ed. To Ed’s many dear friends, you are family!

age 86, of Maryville, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Presbyterian pastor, a Navy veteran, and a graduate of Maryville College and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis Kren and Dorothy Campbell Kren; son, David Peter Kren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia Love Kren ’51; his brother, Fred Kren and wife Sandra Kelly Kren of Delaware; Hope Kren Barber, Jonathan Kren and wife Gayle of New Market; Robin Kren Harper of Woodbury, Tenn.; Dawn Kren Conner and husband Mark, and Faith Kren Goldhardt and husband Jeffrey of Virginia. He enjoyed his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Barbara Milam Kristoff passed away on December 1, 2015.

Joanne Edwards Kron passed away on July 1, 2022.

Christine Sterner Kubiak, 69, died Tuesday (July 7, 2020) peacefully in her home surrounded by her family in Bloomington, after a three-year battle with ALS (Bulbar). Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Union Church, Bloomington. Ashes will be interred at a later date in the family plot at the Watsontown, Pennsylvania cemetery. She was born June 4, 1951, in Danville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charlotte and George Sterner of Dewart, Pennsylvania, who preceded her in death. She attended Maryville College, Tennessee (BA), University of Tennessee (MLS) and Carnegie Mellon University (masters of musicology). She pursued a career in librarianship at Milner Library, Illinois State University, as a beloved music, theater and communications librarian and head of the Learning Resources Center until her retirement in 2011. Christine married Matthew Kubiak on Sept. 9, 1984. They have one son, Andrew, and one daughter, Caroline. She never let her ALS diagnosis stop her from living life to the fullest. She was a devoted concert, museum, cathedral and opera enthusiast; avid reader, piano player and traveler. She showered anyone who crossed her path with kindness, love and acceptance. She will be remembered as a thoughtful and compassionate soul. She is survived by her husband and children, two sisters, a niece and nephews, and many great-nieces and -nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chicago chapter of the ALS association and Planned Parenthood. Condolences and memories may be left for family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

Raymond Eugene Kuhn, 88, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015 at San Juan Living Center. Raymond was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Tarentum, Penn., and served 22 years combined in the Navy and Air Force. He retired from the military, lived and worked in Atlanta, Ga., until 2012 when he moved with his daughter, Janet Dean, and his son-in-law, Robert Dean, to beautiful Montrose, Colo. He loved living here and enjoyed many day trips, especially to Silverton, Colo., to see the train. His favorite place was the Black Canyon National Park. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Janet and her husband, Robert Dean, with whom he resided; his son, David M. Kuhn, of Atlanta, Ga.; and his brother, Richard D. Kuhn, 91, of Pittsburgh, Penn. Also, many Canadian family members in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Calgary, Alberta, as well as his extended family in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth F. Kuhn (Horlick), whom he met in St. John’s, Newfoundland while stationed there in the ’50s; and his daughter, Beverly A. Kuhn. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colo.

writes in to share that he is a Minister of the PCUSA actively involved in the Order of St Luke, and international organization whose mission is to develop ministries of healing in the local church.

Ruth Randolph Kunselman passed away on July 8, 2000.