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Knauer, Annette M. September 9, 1943 - April 19, 2024

Annette M. Knauer, age 80, of Hackettstown, died Friday, April 19, 2024, with her loving family by her side.  Annette was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and wonderful friend to many throughout her life.

Annette was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Thomas and Nancy (Jenco) Marzo.

Annette was previously employed by the United States Department of Defense at Picatinny Arsenal, as an Administrative Assistant for 25 years. Annette was a member of several local senior citizen organizations and enjoyed trivia and playing cards and teaching Mahjong.  She and her devoted husband Harry enjoyed many small trips together during their nearly 20 years of retirement.  Most of all, Annette treasured her time with her family and friends.

Annette is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Harold Knauer; children, Susan Forte and husband Thomas, Jerald Wekar and wife Laura, William Wekar and wife Carol, Cindy Danielson and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Christopher Wekar and wife Kelly, Bryan Murphy, Kyle Danielson and wife Justine, and Ryan Danielson.

Family and friends may visit Cochran Funeral Home at 905 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 2-5pm and 7-9pm, and Saturday April 27, 2024, from 9-11am.

A prayer service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Smiles for Margaret, 209 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840, in loving memory of Annette Knauer.  www.smilesformargaret.org

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    RoseAnn says

    So very sad. You will be missed. You touched so many lives with your warmth and smiles. You and your family are in my heart and thoughts. Rest in peace Annette. You, Harry and your family are in my prayers.

    • Ronnie Martin Fuchs says

      Annette and my sister Pat were close friends growing up in Brooklyn. She was very dear to my sister. Sorry to hear of her passing.

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    Susan Batson says

    So sorry for your loss. Annette always had a cheerful greeting when she saw you.

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    Carol Richardson Prondak says

    I grew up with Annette in Brooklyn. Sorry to learn of her passing.

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    Michelle Scalera says

    Cindy and family I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mother. And was a beautiful person. Sending everyone our deepest sympathy & prayers.
    Love, Michelle Scalera, Tyler, & Jon
    💓

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    maria hadley says

    Harry,

    I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Annette. I just found out. She was a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed
    Maria Hadley

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