1935
Richard
2017
Richard Knudson
October 4, 1935 — February 26, 2017
A memorial service for Richard Knudson will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Sean Forde will officiate. Visitation will take place from 5 – 7 PM on Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be taking place.
Richard Amos Duane Knudson age 81 of Albert Lea MN passed away Feb 26, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health Services, Albert Lea, MN. Richard was born October 4, 1935 in Albert Lea to parents Amos Knudson and Eva (Quisley) Knudson, he was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea Central High in 1954.
He attended Luther College in Decorah, IA where he met Rhoda Grace Scheibert and on December 28, 1955 they were married. He left Luther College to help run Knudson Trucking and Excavating after the untimely death of his father in a construction accident, eventually becoming a heavy equipment operator with the 49ers. When asked what his occupation was -he would reply "I had the best job in the world, I got to play in a big sand box all day".
Richard loved exploring back roads, camping and adventures with his wife Rhoda, nature and time with family. He could be recognized by his tall stature and brimmed hat.
Survivors include his wife Rhoda Grace, son Peter of Seattle WA, daughters Pam Linton (Rich) of West Salem, WI; Judy Gingerich (Dwight) of Oronoco, MN; grandson David (Jocelyn) Applebury of Spokane, WA; granddaughter Nicole (fiancé Seth Hubbard) Applebury of Becker, MN. Step-grandchildren Rory and Daron Linton; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Beverly Sutton of Albert Lea, MN.
Rather than Memorials the family requests that you do an act of kindness in his memory.
Richard Amos Duane Knudson age 81 of Albert Lea MN passed away Feb 26, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health Services, Albert Lea, MN. Richard was born October 4, 1935 in Albert Lea to parents Amos Knudson and Eva (Quisley) Knudson, he was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea Central High in 1954.
He attended Luther College in Decorah, IA where he met Rhoda Grace Scheibert and on December 28, 1955 they were married. He left Luther College to help run Knudson Trucking and Excavating after the untimely death of his father in a construction accident, eventually becoming a heavy equipment operator with the 49ers. When asked what his occupation was -he would reply "I had the best job in the world, I got to play in a big sand box all day".
Richard loved exploring back roads, camping and adventures with his wife Rhoda, nature and time with family. He could be recognized by his tall stature and brimmed hat.
Survivors include his wife Rhoda Grace, son Peter of Seattle WA, daughters Pam Linton (Rich) of West Salem, WI; Judy Gingerich (Dwight) of Oronoco, MN; grandson David (Jocelyn) Applebury of Spokane, WA; granddaughter Nicole (fiancé Seth Hubbard) Applebury of Becker, MN. Step-grandchildren Rory and Daron Linton; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Beverly Sutton of Albert Lea, MN.
Rather than Memorials the family requests that you do an act of kindness in his memory.
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