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Gary "Pugs" Knechtel Foundation

Pugs was so important to so many of us who went to Dickinson during the late 70s and early 80s. He was such a wonderful human being who believed in giving back, so supporting Dickinson just seemed like best way to honor his memory and our friendship.


Formed lasting friendship at Dickinson, with Gary Pugs Knechtel 80 as the cornerstone. Have met annually for a reunion golf tournament in Carlisle for more than 25 years. Honored Knechtels memory by establishing a foundation bearing his nickname, which has raised more than $400,000 for Dickinson in support of scholarships and a naming gift for the Gary Pugs Knechtel football locker room in the new Durden Athletic Training Center.

Pugs Foundation: Jeff S. Cohen 79 and Mary Cohen; Dennis J. 80 and Marianne K. Crawford; Michael Dinger 81 and Jody Christen 82; Peter S. 80 and Deirdre M. Dooner; George V. Hager Jr. 78; Mike Highberger 80; William Gray 80; Timothy J. Long 82; Pat Milberger 79; Douglas J. 80 and Terri A. Pauls; Stephen J. Persichetti 80; Chris 80 and Kathy Piet P16; William J. 79 and Connie J. Schmidt; Brian K. 81 and Stacey L. Starkman; James D. Tackett 79; and numerous Dickinson golfers.