Gene Knudtson
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 5:39am
Gene A. Knudtson, 67, of Palo died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a courageous battle with cancer. Services were held Saturday, June 15 at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor David Lingard, with burial in Palo Cemetery.
Gene was born October 11, 1946 in Waukon, the son of Floyd and Norma (Severide) Knudtson. He worked at American Family Insurance for 27 years, retiring in 2004. Gene enjoyed woodworking, but most importantly spending time with his family.
Gene is survived by his wife, Denise; two sons, Timothy and David Nelson, both of Palo; a daughter, Ashley (Matt) Dunn of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Wayne Knudtson of Waukon; a sister-in-law, Sherry Knudtson of Waukon; two granddaughters, Karlee and Kaya; and many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clifford Knudtson: and a brother-in-law, Dale McAtee.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
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