Tipton, Iowa

Charles “Chuck” Melvin Knouse, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with Bulbar ALS.

Chuck was born November 17, 1952, to Raymond and Mary (Thomas) Knouse. He attended Tipton schools and graduated with the Class of 1971. On July 14, 1987, he was united in marriage to Cindy Steinocher of Nichols, Iowa.

Chuck worked as a truck driver, retiring from L.L. Pelling in North Liberty. He was a man who loved life and had a passion for many things—NASCAR (especially cheering on Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Larson), golfing, snowmobiling, and riding his Harley. He was also a loyal Iowa Hawkeyes fan and enjoyed whiskey and bourbon cocktails shared with family and friends. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Iowa City and the Tipton Moose.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; his son Christon and wife Bre of Phoenix, Arizona; and two grandsons, Ryder and Corbin. He is also survived by brothers: Dick Jensen of Neillsville, WI; Ronnie (Connie) Knouse of Tipton, IA; Tom (Tee) Knouse of Oak Harbor, WA; and Dan “Digger” Knouse of Monticello, IA. Additional survivors include sister-in-law Anita Hartley of Wilton, IA; brothers- and sisters-in-law Jack (Connie) Simmonds of Nichols, IA, and Greg (Judy) Wieskamp of Aledo, IL, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bill Hartley; and sister-in-law, Mary Jensen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chuck Knouse Memorial Fund, c/o Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, West Liberty, Iowa 52776.

A celebration of life will be held 4:00 to 7:00 Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Tipton VFW, 401 Lemon Street, Tipton, Iowa.