Rev. H. C. Knust

From the Journal Tribune February 22, 1961

Former Chuckery Pastor Dies in Chicago

The Rev. Henry C. Knust, first pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Chuckery, died Tuesday (Feb. 21, 1961) in Chicago at the age of 90.

In his later years, he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Nobis, in Chicago.
The pastor emeritus ministered at St. Paul’s from 1893 to 1921. He moved from the church to a pastorship at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hamler, O.

In August of 1943, the Rev. Knust celebrated his 50th year in the Lutheran ministry.
Three times married, each of his wives died before him. They were the former Minnie Kuhn, Louise Werfelmann, mother of his four surviving children, and Augusta Scheiderer.

Surviving besides his daughter in Chicago are three other daughters, Mrs. Herman Nicol of Plain City, with whom he spent last summer visiting, Mrs. William Haak of Western Springs, and Mrs. Reinie Gurgel of Brookfield. Fourteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren also survive.
Services will be conducted Friday in Chicago.