Daniel Knauf , VRHS Class of 1968
Knauf, Daniel LOVELAND, Colo. Daniel Edward Knauf died unexpectedly at home in Loveland on November 23, 2014 at the age of 63. Dan was born on September 19, 1951 in Rensselaer to Marion and James Knauf. Dan was the father of Tyler Knauf and Dana Knauf of Fort Collins and Nicole Knauf Kelly (Sean) of East Greenbush; brother to Sally (late Frank) Volks of Rensselaer, Michael (Maureen) Knauf of Wynantskill, Mary Ann (Robert) Conroy of Poestenkill and the late Patrick Knauf and Theresa Marie Knauf; brother-in-law of Sandy Knauf; grandfather of Mackenzie and Cecelia Kelly and was also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Dan met his longtime partner, Julie Keahey, riding horses. They were together 11 years and loved to ride horses all over Colorado. Dan was always happy on the back of his horse. Dan was a great Rock and Roll bassist his whole career. He found joy and camaraderie playing with many bands including One Seed, Iron Elf, Dancing Dinosaurs, Persuasion, and the Dale Cisek Band. Dan had a wonderful resonant voice which he loved to lend to old cowboy tunes. He worked at Loveland Music. Dan could talk with anyone and always tried to make them feel good, remembering their names and joking. Dan had a keen sense about people, recognizing their good points, and tuning into their heart. Dan had a bright outlook, quick to forgive and quick to laugh long and loudly. His humor was inventive, infective and effortless.