Richard H. Knowles

Richard "Dick" Knowles of Campbell, NY passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 19, 2024, at the age of 90.Born on November 24, 1934 andraised on a dairy farm , on his 9th birthday Dick was given the responsibility of milking 3 cows every morning at 5am. That's when his life of hard work began . After graduating from Campbell Central School at only 16 years old he soon left the farm , had a brief stint at Polly-o Dairy before starting a 35 year career at Dresser Rand. Over his decades there, he started out sweeping floors and ended up as an Industrial Engineer in charge of several people. One of the things he was most proud of doing at the Rand was researching, testing and purchasing a laser meant for cutting valves. An extremely innovative idea at the time that is still in use today.
Dick was also an extremely talented carpenter. He worked with his hands his whole life and there's a good chance, if you're reading this, you know someone who lives in a house Dick either built or worked on at some point. After retiring from Dresser Rand, carpentry became Dick's second full-time career where he worked an additional 20 years
Dick was an avid deer hunter. He looked forward to hunting season every year where several generations of the Knowles family would congregate at the cabin on the family's land, all in hopes of spotting that big buck that Dick would gladly let pass if he thought one of his sons, nephews or grandchildren might get to take a shot instead. " Sharing is the only milk she gives " is a quote of his that now appears on a sign that hangs in the Knowles Cabin.
Predeceased by his beloved wife or 40 years, Diane and his grandson Collin, Richard's legacy continues through his four sons, Randy(Diana), Vincent(Kim), Matt(Brandy), and Rick(Laura), and his daughter, Laura as well as several beloved grandchildren; Brittani, Brooke, Briana, MacKenzie, Amanda, Kyle, Matt, Justine, Mika, Evan, Elijah, Erica and Ethan. Each of whom cherish the memories and lessons of the honest, hard working, generous life that their father/grandfather lived.
His example will be followed forever and he will never be forgotten
Richard Henry Knowles will be laid to rest at Hope Cemetery in Campbell, NY on Monday December, 23rd at 1pm. All are welcome to attend