Ann E. Troll Kneer Obituary

We bid farewell to Ann E. Troll Kneer of Santa Maria, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 10, 2025 at the age of 98. Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth Tichenor and Clay Tichenor; her former husband Conrad Troll; and her husband Herman "Buddy" Kneer. She is survived by: her daughters, Charlotte Rayner of Santa Maria and Diane Owen of Santa Maria; her grandchildren, Michael Hester, Matthew Hester (Tandi), Kristen Hamlin (Matt) and Stephen Owen; her great grandchildren, Drew Hester (Meghan), Paige Hester (Jeremy), Whitney Hester (Brian), Tyler Owen, Paisley Hamlin, Jacob Hester (Kandis) and Jordan Hester (Jeremy); and her great great grandchildren, Camden, Hayes Hester, Mackenzie, Maddison Lawrence, Jaxon and Olivia Hester.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to your favorite charity in Ann's memory.