Edgar G. Knewitz Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Edgar G. Knewitz Jr. of Saint Louis, Missouri, born in New Athens, Illinois, departing on May 27, 2026 at the age of 90. Edgar leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar G. Knewitz, and Virginia E. Knewitz, Sr. (Nuernberger); his sister Elizabeth "Betty" Stroh; his siblings-in-law, Albert "Toddy" Stroh, Elaine Wild and Shirley Crook; and his pet Bandit.
He is survived by: his wife Pertie T. Arras of St. Louis, MO; his sister Barbara Knewitz of New Athens, IL; his niece Kimberly Larabell (Donald); his great-nephews, Joshua and Jacob Hawkins; his nephew Randy Crook (June); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Blade Crook, Dezaria Banuelos, Zyler, Zeagan and Zayden; and his pet Dolly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to be made to the American Cancer Society.
