Kenneth Wayne Knox

Kenneth Wayne Knox, 84, of Rochester Mills, passed away at his home on March 12, 2026, with his loving wife, Harriet by his side. He was born in Punxsutawney on July 7, 1941, a son of the late Virgil Stanley Knox and Marion Ruth (Zener) Knox.

Ken enlisted in the US Air Force in 1959 and gave 20 years of honorable service to his country. On September 11, 1965, he married the love of his life, Harriet Elizabeth Converse, whom he met while stationed at Bitburg Air Base in Germany. Their marriage, built on deep love and mutual respect, was a source of strength and joy for both. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and supervisor, he served at multiple overseas and stateside bases. In 1969, while serving in combat in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.

Following his retirement from the Air Force, Ken and Harriet purchased Autumn House Farm, where they spent the next 45 years building a successful business in the wool industry, developing a unique breed of sheep, and becoming leaders in promoting agriculture throughout Indiana County. He worked closely with the Department of Agriculture as a longtime member and supporter of the Indiana County Wool Pool. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, he welcomed countless Cub Scout troops and school groups to the farm, offering them hands-on experiences in agriculture and self-sufficiency. Through his service and willingness to teach, he left a lasting impression on generations of students and visitors.

Mr. Knox was a member of the Covode Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Harriet; his daughter, Victoria Dicken of Rochester Mills, and her children, Liam, Ryan, and Gavin Dicken; and his son, Kenneth A. Knox and wife, Wendy, of Poteet, Texas, and their children, Morgan, Logan, and Heather Knox, her fiancé Milo Brooking, and Carter Dicken. He is also survived by his sister, Clara Cressley of Punxsutawney. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John, Charles, Ralph, Clark, Donny, Richard, Harold, Martha Jobe, and Frances Godo.