Brian L. Knaus, age 52, of Johnsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born May 17, 1966 to Marjorie (Schmid) Knaus and to the late Elroy Knaus. Brian was a graduate of New Holstein High School and was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg. Brian was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Knaus; sister, Joan Roehrig; brothers, Peter (Sandy) Knaus, and Robert (Cindy) Knaus. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death is his father, Elroy Knaus; and sister, Catherine Tappendorf. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in St. Cloud (920) 999-2291 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net