Obituary of Allan R. Knies

Knies, Allan Robert, 87, of Waldwick passed away on December 1, 2016. Husband of the late Olga L. (nee Bednarek), father of Nancy Knies, Janice Okoniewski and husband, Dave, and Allan Knies, Jr. Grandfather of Allyson Kubs and husband, Wayne, and Anna Okoniewski. Great Papa of Julia and Taylor. Brother of Herbert of California, Judi Knies of New Jersey, and brother-in-law of Vinnie Ruta, Ruth Bednarek and Eleanor Finke. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Leonard and his wife, Cathleen, Donald, Emily Ruta, Joan Romanchick, sister-in-law Frances Knies and brother-in-law Robert Finke. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He served as a cook in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. It was his duty, his obligation and his privilege. He worked many years as a controller. Upon retirement he volunteered for The Center for Food Action. He was most proud of his family and believed in his country and work ethic. “He came into life with nothing and leaves with nothing, but leaves behind a wonderful family.” Viewing for family and friends is on Sunday, December 4th from 3-7pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 5th at 10am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Center for Food Action, 192 West Demarest Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631, www.cfanj.org.