The Rev. Jan V. Knost died on August 22, 2021 at the age of 86.

Jan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorna Ruth; his son, Keith William Knost; his daughter, Kristan Beth Knost McCarthy and her husband Mike; his daughter, Jana Marcy Knost Battiloro and her husband Chris; and his daughter, Amy Kathryn Knost Connor and her husband Patrick Jr.; as well as his nine grandchildren: Anna Brielle Butler, Jonah Nathaniel Butler, Jensen Cole Butler, Katherine Jan McCarthy, Linnea Faith Battiloro, Christopher Zachary Battiloro, Meghan Elizabeth Battiloro, Haley Bridget Connor, and Patrick Michael Connor III. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Peter Noel Knost.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place at the First Church and Parish in Dedham, 670 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 (date to be determined).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the charity of your choice. UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolences can be written here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.