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Todd R. Knauf

1954 - 2019

Todd R. Knauf obituary, 1954-2019, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1954

DIED

2019

Todd Knauf Obituary

Knauf
March 30, 1954 April 14,2019
TODD R. KNAUF
Todd R. Knauf, 65, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on April 14, 2019.
He was born on March 30, 1954 to Ardis and Dr. Robert Knauf, in Milwaukee, WI. Todd received his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1976. He went on to continue advanced studies in Biomedical Science, in which he earned multiple Master degrees, including one in Physician Assistant Studies. He was a practicing Physician Assistant at The Summit Medical Center since 2002.
A true reflection of who Todd was is how a patient described him; Todd was not only a skilled and dedicated professional, he was a compassionate man who truly cared for the physical, mental and emotional well being of his patients. He treated his patients like a friend, not an ailment. His wonderfully unique personality, and sense of humor will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parent's, Ardis and Dr. Robert Knauf, and brother, Daniel Knauf. He is survived by his beloved cats; Ebony, Fritz and Giorgio, brothers; Peter Knauf, and Andrew (Sandra) Knauf, sisters; Nancy (Frank Ross)Knauf, Julie (Richard) Hart, Shirley Knauf Huckle, and Amy Bewley, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 5 at 1:00 at Patty Jewett Clubhouse, 900 E. Espanola St., Colorado Springs, CO.

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 28, 2019.
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Best friends for 45 years. You are woven into the fabric of who I am. You'll always be with me.

JoAnn S.

Friend

April 15, 2023

As we are in the year of 2022 and so many changes have taken place with business and our lives, you and your family have not been forgotten nor never will be. As this day being said Peace my friend and family with the love of so many friends out there, Joann/Marcus Bogart, RIP my friend

joann bogart/marcus bogart

April 13, 2022

How much I have missed him as my doctor,every time something comes up, I wish I was talking to him!

Linda Mcclain

Friend

May 14, 2021

What an honor to have had you as our friend. We will never be able to replace him He was so special to us because he cared! We love you Dr. Todd and Hope to see you someday in the great bye and bye. Jim and Shirl Fohl

Jim AND Shirl Fohl

Friend

April 17, 2021

Dean

Friend

August 3, 2020

RIP Todd, we truly miss you, very blessed to have known you and been well taken care of by you you've touched so many lives while here on earth, you left a great impact on so many lives, you will forever live on

Claudette Lovato

April 16, 2020

I miss my brother Todd with all my heart and soul-my life will never be the same-but I know he was a loving, great person and professional-I am proud of him! Nancy

April 15, 2020

On this anniversary, I can truly say he has not left my memory! He was a friend, my doctor for 18 years and have I ever missed him! Sending my thoughts of prayer to his family.

Linda Mcclain

Friend

April 15, 2020

It's wonderful to have someone like Todd to cherish in our memories.

Gary Rule

Classmate

April 15, 2020

Just found out today of Todd's passing. I am so heartbroken to hear the news. He was my mother's provider for many years. He was my provider as well but due to insurance I couldn't see him anymore. My mother was german and loved to come see him and speak german. He was so good to us. My mom passed April 26, 2018 and I know she is thrilled to welcome him. I am so deeply sorry for his loss and to his family my deepest condolences.

Alicia Chavez

Friend

January 21, 2020

I just heard the news and am heartbroken. Todd was my provider the last 20 years. He was much more than that though... always caring, an incredible laugh and a friend. Todd, you will be missed dearly.

Jonathan

July 19, 2019

There are absolutely no words to express the deep loss that we feel for our wonderful, compassionate, caring friend. He was so very much more than a Pa to us. It would take another lifetime to find anyone that would even come close to the wonderful caring doctor that he was. Every time we are even close to summit medical clinic we will be reminded of the greatness of this man that we were so very blessed to have know for at least 17 years. There are not enough words to express just what he meant to us. We are devastated in hearing of his passing yesterday. Family of Dr. Todd believe that we loved him for what he stood for. He will always be remembered as a COMPASSIONATE AND CARING PA. James and Shirley Fohl To the Family we say, what a great loss you have all sustained. He was a WONDERFUL SPECIAL PERSON TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James and Shirley Fohl

Friend

June 4, 2019

Dr. Todd was the best. He was my doctor for 17 years and always gave me the best advice and care. I'm terribly saddened by his passing.

Blake Buckman

Friend

May 11, 2019

To my true friend whom I have known since 2000. Todd was my sons doctor and my doctor.I will turly miss him,he made you feel like some one really cared and understood what you were going thou. May god and all the angels in haven welcome him to this new home.

John Chavez

May 11, 2019

Wanda Geno

May 4, 2019

We are deeply saddened for the loss of our friend Todd. Ursule really enjoyed seeing him and speaking German with him. She also really enjoyed talking about Europe with him. Todd was a great doctor. Karen enjoyed her visits with him. He will be greatly missed.

Ursule Shabin

Friend

May 3, 2019

Shirley Huckle

April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.

April 28, 2019

Todd was wonderful with both of my parents - he always greeted them by name, a handshake and treated them like family. They had excellent care from him and everyone at Summit Medical. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and send our condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.

Annette Shaw

April 28, 2019

To the family,
Sorry for your loss. May the promise of the living God at Acts 20:28 bring you hope and peace.

April 28, 2019

I will miss Todd. I still can't believe he is gone. He was such a compassionate loving doctor. He always took the time to listen to me. We shared alot of laughs together. RIP my dear friend. I'll never forget you.

Gloria Olsen

April 28, 2019

We were all at such a loss for words when we heard of your passing. You will be missed, May you Rest In Peace Eternally ♥♥

Charlene Raposa

April 26, 2019

Dr.todd knauf was a wonderful Doctor and a very caring person with the best advice .Dr Todd knauf was Patricia Doctor for many many years and every time you we went to go see him he would always have a smile on his face and greeted you with the handshake, always looked forward to seeing him will be truly missed im in disbelief and shock prayers go out to his family and friends the office truly will not be the same without him we will miss you Thanks For everything you did for us.sherry and Patricia

Sherry Martinez

April 26, 2019

He treated our family over 4 generations and his passing comes as a shock to us and saddens us deeply. We want to wish his family their best in this time!! I want to Thank him for everything!!! I am sorry to hear about his passing. :(

Lisa vihilidal

April 26, 2019

We just became aware today of Todd's recent passing,and are very much saddened by this news.My son and I had been patients with Todd for several years,and his personality and thorough handling of our health needs will certainly be missed.My friendship with Todd goes back 50 years,as we went to high school together.We had good times with sports etc. Todd was a good person,and it was always a pleasure to see him.He also knew my sister in law,who had worked for his father in the medical field. We will miss Todd and wish all of his family,friend,and co-workers our deepest sympathy from Lowell, Adam & family.

Lowell Criswell

April 25, 2019

You will be missed dearly. You were not only my Doctor, you were a friend. A man with kind words and the best advice. My many years with you as a patient, it was always a pleasure to see you walk in the door. You will always be remembered and carry a place in my heart.

Rachel Cisneros

April 25, 2019

THANK YOU SO MUCH TODD! You have taken such great of mom and dad! Especially after moms TBI you have taken the extra time to explain to her and help her though some of the most difficult days.
Your big heart, compassionate touch and generous soul will be deeply missed.
It is because of you and your wonderful care that mom is better and dad is too! You made the difference in thier care where other have fallen short and it's only because of you that we stayed here for treatment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ;)
My sincerest condolences to your family and many friends.

Carrie MCnemar

Friend

April 25, 2019

As we all get ready to say our last respects and farewells we will shed our last tears but they will be tears of love and not good byes because we will see each other on the other side someday and we all can be together again, You have given your smiles and care to everyone of your patients including my husband and me, and the respect also goes to your nurses and pa"s who diligently worked with you including DR. Arora, we all loved and admired you because you had the skills to make patients feel good when they left.

joann bogart

April 24, 2019

Faith, Hope, and Love, praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.Though your heart must hold deep sadness right now, may it also hold the blessings of the love that will always be a part of you. For The Family!

joann bogart

April 24, 2019

April 23, 2019

So sad and still in shock about Todd Knauf's sudden passing, he was a great Physicians Assistant and he showed us that he really cared when I would bring my client in to the clinic. He had such a pleasant personality. He will be sorely missed R.I.P Todd

Larraine Henning

April 23, 2019

My heart was broken when I heard of your passing! Mom and I will miss you so much! You were a one of a kind GREAT Physician and a good friend. Always so personable with mom and I. Took such great care of my dad, mom and I for numerous years! Will miss all our great conversations and jokes! You will be truly missed and never forgotten! Mom, dad and I loved you so very much! RIP

Patricia, Cindi Whitaker, Cerise

April 23, 2019

I am at a loss of words, very saddened about the news... Dr Todd was very knowledgeable, caring, and I trusted him with my life as well as my kids, husband, brothers, sister, anyone looking for a great Dr, I'd share and reccomend Todd. He will be missed, never replaced because Todd was truly a one of a kind Man ❣ I'll miss joking with him about us only being in our "right" mind sometimes, Haha, we are both left handed. I thank you Todd and forever have love & respect, you were apart of the family My deepest condolences to his family, and staff at the Summit Medical Clinic

Claudette Lovato-Arellano

April 23, 2019

you are at peace now with your angels watching over you and your family, you will always be thought of and missed by all of us patients who had the honor of being taken care of by you.

joann bogart

Friend

April 23, 2019

My condolences to the family .Todd was a very caring person with his patients he will be missed.

Maria Weisser

April 22, 2019

you will be extremely missed my friend, may the angels keep watch over you day and night!

joann bogart

April 20, 2019

May the angels watch over you todd!

joann bogart

April 20, 2019

From Marcus/Joann Bogart, we were patients of Todd Knauf for a lot of years, I was shocked when i heard the news that we lost a great friend and a wonderful person who took the time to take care of you and your medical problems. Our Condolences go out to the family, the staff, the patients, and everyone close to him as we felt close to him. May the angels keep watch over Todd and his family forever with respect and love.

joann bogart

April 20, 2019

Todd was not only a skilled and dedicated professional, he was a compassionate man who truly cared for the physical, mental, and emotional well being of his patients. He took the time to get to know you, let you get to know him, and treated you like a friend and not like an ailment. My wife and I, who were both his patients, will miss his kindness, his intelligence, his sense of humor, and his wonderfully unique personality. The world could use more people like Todd and will be diminished with his passing.

Nicholis and Denise Bufmack

April 20, 2019

Graduated from Air Academy High School with Todd in 1972. Pray he had a blessed life and all my love to his family and friends.

Gary Rule

April 20, 2019

I was a patient of Todds for 18 years. I will miss him greatly. He was caring and we always had laughs talked about politics and other world events. He was the best!

Linda Mcclain

April 20, 2019

U will be truly miss

Pamelia Pino

Acquaintance

April 20, 2019

I know u were not a doctor but to me you were my doctor you can never say my name right I always asked me how I was when I came in here it's been years seeing you when I go to my doctor appointment and it was a joy to see your face my heart is in pain but I know you're in a better place and it'll be hard for me to see another doctor there but you will be always in my heart and on my mind you will be truly missed thank you Todd for the years of knowing you

Pamelia Pino

Acquaintance

April 20, 2019

We are so shocked and saddened by Todd's passing. Such a gentle sincere caring professional who will not be replaced. Rest in peace! Dee Jolley & Barb Norton

Barb Norton

Friend

April 19, 2019

My father Warren and myself were devastated when we heard the news of Todd's passing,, he was my dad's doctor and we loved him dearly...he always was professional and caring and took such good care of my father,, he will be truly missed!!!

Patti and Warren Clayton

April 19, 2019

I was speechless to hear of Todd's passing. My family has been his patient for many years. He was always a very concerning person. His appointment s were both professional and enjoyable. I will miss his visits. He took great care of myself and family. I considered him a friend. RIP Todd.

Clarence "Dave " Ruhe

April 19, 2019

I send my condolences out to family, friends, AND patients of DR TODD KNAUF. He was a wonderful DOCTOR!! I'm at a a loss.

Deretha Warren

Acquaintance

April 19, 2019

he was a good friend and a great doctor too. I love you Todd knauf.

jason feagler

April 19, 2019

I was one of Todd's patients. I absolutely loved this man. He was the most kind, caring and listened to you. I am so truly very sorry for the family, friends, staff and patient's. This world has lost an extremely good man.

Diana Dietter

April 19, 2019

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