Family of the Year 2026-27
The Chris Knudstrup Family
Knight of the Year 2026-27
Stephen Van Buren
For the Month of September 2026:
| Family of the Month | |
| Phil & Ruth Wierferich | |
| Knight of the Month | |
| Pat Morrison |
| Honor | Bestowed upon | Month |
| Family of the Month | James & Keri Rowley Family | January 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Gene Ambler | January 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Jim & Sue Powers Family | February 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Jim Marshall | February 2026 |
| Family of the Month | PGK David & Lisa St. Pierre Family | March 2026 ** |
| Knight of the Month | PGK Jeff Haueter | March 2026 ** |
| Family of the Month | Ron & Teresa Bates Family | April 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Paul Schnipke | April 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Chris & Mary Knudstrup Family | May 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | George Wygant | May 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Dr. Larry & Pam Prokop Family | June 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Fr. Kusitino Cobona | June 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Ted & Alison Burch Family | July 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Jerry O’Shesky | July 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Howard & Vickie Ehresman Family | August 2026 |
| Knights of the Month | Steve Green | August 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Phil & Ruth Wierferich Family | September 2026 |
| Knight of the Month | Pat Morrison | September 2026 |
| Family of the Month | Phil & Ruth Wieferich Family | October 2025 |
| Knight of the Month | James Bachle | October 2025 |
| Families of the Month | Bill & Sally Sheridan Family | November 2025 |
| Knight of the Month | Ralph DeVitto | November 2025 |
| Family of the Month | Terry & Sue Domzalski Family | December 2025 |
| Knights of the Month | Ian Williams | December 2025 |
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We Honor our departed Brother Knights from Fr. Kenneth C. McDonald Council 9182.
May they Rest in Peace.
In Memory of Alexander Vanier
In Memory of Francis Clery
In Memory of Wilbur Singer
In Memory of Edric Holdorph
In Memory of Charles Schmitter
In Memory of Mathew Allen
In Memory of Charles Brandell
In Memory of Frank Hannold
In Memory of Kenneth Valley
In Memory of Jules Degraeve
In Memory of Ronald Soltis, PGK FDD
In Memory of Irwin Jaehnig
In Memory of James L. Smith
In Memory of Juras Philo
In Memory of William Lechleitner
In Memory of Miles Jackman
In Memory of Walter Gurzenda
In Memory of PGK Denis Seman
In Memory of Pasquale “Pat” Devitto
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Leyko PGK PFN
In Memory of Clifford Nichols
In Memory of Jerry Eifert
In Memory of Jason March
In Memory of Dr. Vince Guarnaccia
In Memory of Ross Ried
In Memory of Frank March Sr.
In Memory of Frank Selinsky
In Memory of William Wrobel
In Memory of Gordon Terwilliger
In Memory of Thomas Trimmer
In Memory of Edward Mullin Jr.
In Memory of Brent “Duffy” Williams
In Memory of Charles Dadswell
In Memory of Richard “Rick” Coolidge
In Memory of Arnulfo “Arnie” Rodriguez
In Memory of Jay Jensen
In Memory of Al Schulien
In Memory of Timothy Mc Neely
In Memory of Ron Iwaszkiewicz
In Memory of Father Kenneth C. McDonald
In Memory of Jason McMahon
In Memory of John Oakley
In Memory of Patrick Hesch
In Memory of Jack O’Berry
In Memory of Michael Jacobus Sr.
In Memory of James Brayton
In Memory of William Krejcik
Chaplains
Fr. Gordon Reigle 2026 –
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| Fr. Kenneth McDonald | Fr. Alan Wakefield | Fr. Kusitino Cobona |
| 1985-1999 RIP 7/20/2023 | 1999-2010 | 2010-2026 |
Past Families and Knights of the Year
| Year | Family of the Year | Knight of the Year |
| 1987…. | PGK PFN Bob Leyko Family | Ralph DeVitto |
| 1988 | PGK PFN Bob Leyko Family | PGK FDD Mark Leyko |
| 1989 | PGK FDD Mark Leyko Family | Tim Zielinski |
| 1990 | PGK Paul Miller Family | Jules Degraeve |
| 1991 | James Mead Family | PGK FDD Gene Murawski |
| 1992 | ||
| 1993 | Wayne Babin Family | |
| 1994 | ||
| 1995 | ||
| 1996 | PGK William Bond Family | PGK FDD Bob Timmer |
| 1997 | PGK Bob McCormick Familly | PGK Lou Ebaugh |
| 1998 | PGK William Bond Family | PGK FDD Bob Timmer |
| 1999 | Steve Crippen Family | Fr. Kenneth McDonald |
| 2000 | Geoffrey Madden Family | PGK Lou Ebaugh |
| 2001 | PGK Paul Miller Family | PGK Don Kill |
| 2002 | ||
| 2003 | Jim Marshall Family | |
| 2004 | PGK Chris Knudstrup Family | PGK FDD Mark Leyko |
| 2005 | PGK Jeff Haueter Familly | Anthony Orlando |
| 2006 | PGK FD PFN Frank March II Family | PGK Chris Knudstrup |
| 2007 | PGK Denis White Family | James Bartolacci |
| 2008 | Robert Rodriguez Family | PGK FDD Chris Stevens |
| 2009 | PGK Jeff Haueter Familly | Charli Heiler |
| 2010 | PGK Paul Miller Family | PGK Robert McCormick |
| 2011 | Charli Heiler Family | PGK Chris Knudstrup |
| 2012 | Tony Igl Family | Charles Dadswell |
| 2013 | PGK Larry Prokop Family | Charli Heiler |
| 2014 | Matt Kuschel Familly | PGK Jeff Haueter |
| 2015 | PGK Chris Knudstrup Family | Charli Heiler |
| 2016 | David St. Amant Family | George Wygant |
| 2017 | Mike Dunivon Familly | PGK Jeff Haueter |
| 2018 | PGK Paul Miller Family | PGK Don Kill |
| 2019 | Tony Igl Family | George Wygant |
| 2020 | Craig Smith Family | PGK Don Kill |
| 2021 | Chuck Leibrand Family Al Schulien Family | Fr. Kusitino Cobona |
| 2022 | James Rowley Family | Gene Ambler |
| 2023 | Charli Heiler Family James Powers Family | PGK Bruce Utter |
2025 …..Charli Heiler Family …………………………….Jerry Baldwin
2026,,,,,,Chris Knudstrup Family……………………….Stephen Van Buren
(We have some blanks in this list and need your help to fill in the names of the honored Families and Knights. Please contact PGK Paul Miller if you have the verified information)
Past Grand Knights
| 1985 | -1988 | Eugene A. Murawski, FDD |
| 1988 | -1989 | Robert J. Leyko, PFN (Rip) |
| 1989 | -1990 | Paul S. Miller |
| 1990 | -1992 | Mark S. Leyko, FDD |
| 1992 | -1993 | William D. Bond |
| 1993 | -1994 | Robert M. McCormick |
| 1994 | -1995 | Denis F. Seman (Rip) |
| 1995 | -1996 | Eugene A. Murawski, FDD |
| 1996 | -1998 | Robert L. Timmer, FDD |
| 1998 | -2000 | Louis B. Ebaugh |
| 2000 | -2001 | Donald R. Kill |
| 2001 | -2003 | James S. McEwan |
| 2003 | -2005 | Christopher R. Stevens FDD |
| 2005 | -2007 | Bruce K. Utter |
| 2007 | -2009 | Frank March ll FDD PFN |
| 2009 | -2011 | Denis J. White |
| 2011 | -2013 | Jeffrey S. Haueter |
| 2013 | -2015 | Dr. Ronald O. Bates |
| 2015 | -2017 | Dr. Lawrence Prokop |
| 2017 | -2020 | Chris Knudstrup |
| 2020 | -2021 | Tom Shaver |
| 2021 | 2024 | Charles March |
Former District Deputies, FDD
| 1985 | -1986 | PSD Richard F. McCloy |
| 1986 | -1988 | John Rademacher |
| 1988 | -1991 | Jerry Boda |
| 1991 | -1995 | Eugene A. Murawski |
| 1995 | -1999 | Joseph P. Kelly |
| 1999 | -2000 | Mark S. Leyko |
| 2000 | -2004 | Robert L. Timmer |
| 2004 | -2008 | William Callahan |
| 2008 | -2011 | Christopher R. Stevens |
| 2011 | -2015 | Frank March II |
| 2015 | -2018 | Joel Weiher |
| 2018 | -2020 | Joe Chin |
| 2020 | -2022 | Thomas Murawski |
| 2022 | -2026 | Michael Schaefer |
| 2026 | JT Toth |
Past Financial Secretaries
| Jim Szymusiak |
| Vince Guarnaccia |
| Jules Degraeve |
| PGK Bill Bond |
| Steve Crippen |
| Sam Chrome |
| PGK Chris Knudstrup |
| PFN George Wygant |
Reciepient of the “International Family Program Award“
from the Supreme Council, Knights of Columbus
at the National Convention in Quebec Canada,
August 5, 2024.
Recipient of the 2024
Knights of Columbus
Michigan State Council
“FAITH IN ACTION“
“FAMILY AWARD”
“The McMahon
Education Fundraiser“
Recipient of the 2019-2020 Star Council Award