Charlotte Anne (Buehler) Knox peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, February 5, 2014.

Born December 8, 1922, the only child of Alfred and Lena Buehler, Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Portland. She attended Multnomah Elementary and Lincoln High Schools.

In 1949, she married Will Knox and they built their dream home in the Wilson Park neighborhood where she lived for over 50 years. Mother of Mark and Anni, Charlotte kept busy as a Boy Scout den mother and Campfire leader and volunteered for the Portland Civilian War Effort, Emanuel Hospital, Loaves & Fishes, Multnomah Historical Society and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She was always available to lend a helping hand. In 1974, Charlotte and Will founded Will H. Knox Co., a successful refrigeration business still operated by the Knox family today.

She greatly enjoyed travel, celebrating birthdays and playing bunco and pinochle with her many wonderful friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Will; and godson, Kevin Montavon.

She is survived by children, Mark Knox (Carmen) and Anni Zirk (Arnold); grandchildren, Daniel, Kristin (Sam), Tiffani, Jessica and Jeni; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Adam, Daniel, Kaia, Joseph and Bode; numerous extended family members; and friends.

A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 6835 S.W. 46th Avenue. Please call for date and time: 503-246-2325

Facts Born: December 8, 1922
Death: February 5, 2014