Kathleen Mary Knauer

Born August 5, 1947, in Dundalk, Maryland, she was the daughter of the John Knauer and Margaret Maurer Knauer. She graduated from The Catholic High School of Baltimore and Mount Saint Agnes College prior to its merger with Loyola University Maryland. She worked in insurance as a claims adjuster living in Maryland, Texas and Florida. She retired from Zurich Insurance living in Tampa, Florida.

Kathy believed life was meant to be savored, whether through a new journey, a lovingly prepared meal, or a glass of wine with those she held dear. She was a self-proclaimed “foodie”. Her passion for exploring new places and sharing good times created countless wonderful memories, leaving a beautiful legacy of love, laughter and adventures. In her retirement years, she loved gardening and spending time with her kitties.

She was preceded in death by her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Mary and John Joseph Griffin and sister Jane Frances Callaway, whose memories she cherished deeply.

She was the life partner of Gerhard Charles Kullack, who loved and supported her with fun, joy and spiritual energy as they journeyed together for 33 years.

Surviving are her nieces and nephews Peggy VanKleeck and husband Skip, John Griffin and wife Kelly, Suzanne Griffin and husband Lee Kahler, Meghan Kennedy and husband Jim, Margaret Jenkins and husband Ralph and Michael Callaway; great nieces and nephews Brianna Rickle and husband Andrew Kinzer, Patrice Rickle, Griffin Rickle and wife Hayley, Claire Griffin, Maggie Griffin, Jack Griffin, Grace Griffin, Mary Griffin and Michael Kennedy; 2 great-great nieces; life partner family Eva, Kasey and Aidan Carter; Melissa and David Adams, Austin Cook, Shelby and Dorthy Stack, and Mason Bitters; and her numerous friends.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in early 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, at https://cancer.org.

Online condolences may be offered at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/kathleen-knauer-12045052