Ronald E. Knier Sr.

Ronald E. Knier Sr., 82, of Manheim passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd J. Sr. and Margaret Pitz Knier. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara A. “Barb” Knier who died in 2015. Ron retired as a tow motor operator for Penn Dairies and also delivered newspaper bundles for Lancaster Newspaper. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim. His interests included hunting, fishing, trapping and going to the mountains in Tioga County.

Surviving are three sons: Ronald E. Jr. husband of Cheryl Knier of Akron, Jeffrey S. husband of Kathleen Knier of Lititz and Troy A. husband of Stacy Knier of Manheim; five grandchildren: Kris, Shelly, Bryce, Cody, Hunter and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Jo Knier.