George William Knauer was born into abject poverty as one of seven children. His mother suffered from Huntington’s disease, and he and his siblings were placed into foster care at ...view moreGeorge William Knauer was born into abject poverty as one of seven children. His mother suffered from Huntington’s disease, and he and his siblings were placed into foster care at an early age. He was a successful plumber and owned his own business before going blind in his early fifties.view less