William August Knoeller, 75, of Leonardtown, MD died February 14, 2007 in Prince George's General Hospital, Cheverly, MD.

Born June 22, 1931 in Green Bay, WI, he was the son of the late George W. and Lydia Moline Knoeller.

Mr. Knoeller was a Patent Attorney for over 30 years as a partner at Stevens, Davis, Miller and Mosher; and Burnes, Doane, Swecker & Matthis. He graduated from University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Master's in Law. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He greatly enjoyed his family and friends, and was active in his community. He served as a Docent at the Library of Congress and was a volunteer at several organizations including, educational programs and sailing at the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab, computer refurbishing at Smartco, active supporter of Sotterley and the Women's League of Voters. He made an impression on all those who met him with his fervor for learning and spry, loving spirit. He will be terribly missed by many, but will live on in innumerous ways.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Matthews Knoeller, daughters, Anne Ross Knoller of Glyndon, MD and Caroline K. Foscato and her husband, Matthew of Boston, MA, step-children, Stephen Gerth of New York, NY, Donna Rubbins and her husband, Jack of Centreville, VA, and Ralph M. Gerth and his wife, Ulrika of Newburyport, MA, two grandsons, and one step-granddaughter.

The family received friends on Sunday, February 18, 2007 from 4 – 6:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. The Funeral Service was conducted on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, MD. Reverend John A. Ball conducted the service. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.