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Kenneth Fossum “Kenny” Knutson

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Birth	:	5 Nov 1924 South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 May 2010 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.1590652, -79.2049637
Description	:	Kenneth (Kenny) Fossum Knutson, 85, died on Friday, May 21, 2010, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls after suffering a stroke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hurley, with burial and military honors at the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Hurley, with family present from 6-8 p.m. Kenny was born November 5, 1924, at the family farm near Center Point, SD, to Clarence and Ella (Fossum) Knutson. His family farmed in Turner County, and he graduated in 1942 from Hurley High School. Immediately... Read More	Kenneth (Kenny) Fossum Knutson, 85, died on Friday, May 21, 2010, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls after suffering a stroke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hurley, with burial and military honors at the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Hurley, with family present from 6-8 p.m. Kenny was born November 5, 1924, at the family farm near Center Point, SD, to Clarence and Ella (Fossum) Knutson. His family farmed in Turner County, and he graduated in 1942 from Hurley High School. Immediately following high school, Kenny started his farming career. In 1945 he began a brief stint in the Army, serving his country in Germany at the end of World War II. Kenny married Muriel Farrar on November 26, 1947, and they farmed near Hurley until they retired to Sioux Falls in 2002. He was a member of the American Legion and Bethany Lutheran Church in Hurley. Kenny also held leadership positions with the Hurley Township Board and Bethany Cemetery Board. Always with a smile and a Norwegian joke to share, Kenny was known for his friendly and compassionate nature. He liked nothing more than having a light-hearted conversation with friends and family over a cup of coffee. Kenny and Muriel were avid supporters of their children and grandchildren, whether being their biggest fans at school and athletic events or always being willing to lend a supportive ear. A baseball fan, he spent many hours watching his favorite team, the Minnesota Twins. Kenny also loved music, both performing and listening. He sang bass in the church choir for many years, and he enjoyed listening to both country and barbershop music. Kenny was passionate about agriculture and remained active on the family farm to the very end. Grateful for having shared his life are his children: Janet (John) Haines, Sioux Falls; Russ (Donna) Knutson, Harrisburg, SD; and Sherry (John Hammer) Knutson, Sioux Falls; his sister, Onalee Kleven, Benson, MN; his sister-in-law, Shirley Moline, Sioux Falls; his dear friend, Avis Christensen and her family, Viborg, SD; 4 grandchildren, Michelle Verhey, Tea, SD; Mark (Michelle) Haines, Sioux Falls; Emily (Brent) Bartels, Parker, SD; and Eric (Jaime) Knutson, Sioux Falls. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel, in 2006; his parents; and a sister, Eleanor.

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Kenneth Fossum “Kenny” Knutson's memorial is located at: Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada.
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Kenneth Fossum “Kenny” Knutson death on 21 May 2010 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1590652
Longitude: -79.2049637

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Muriel J. Farrar Knutson

(1927 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Victoria Lawn Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1590652, -79.2049637

2. B'Nai Israel Memorial Park
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1616850, -79.2090520

3. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1655400, -79.1910000

4. Silver Spire United Church Columbarium
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1600170, -79.2413709

5. Hutt-Brown Burial Place
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1418900, -79.1670600

6. St. Thomas Anglican Church Columbarium
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1562731, -79.2497289

7. Haynes Family Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1762100, -79.2531197

8. Lakeview Cemetery
Thorold, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1239777, -79.1780777

9. Warner Cemetery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1467560, -79.1422270

10. Lincoln County Home Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1743910, -79.2671430

11. Beaverdams Methodist Church Graveyard
Thorold, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1068500, -79.2202500

12. Old Beaverdams Burying Ground
Thorold, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1067600, -79.2202700

13. May Family Burying Ground
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1943980, -79.2627150

14. Saint Andrews Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1955611, -79.2748778

15. Maple Lawn Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1641260, -79.2915540

16. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1923256, -79.2830658

17. Lampman Burial Ground Cemetery
Mulhern, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1057402, -79.1499993

18. Christ Church Anglican Cemetery
McNab, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.2258840, -79.1819320

19. Clement Cemetery
Virgil, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1591250, -79.0998780

20. St. Davids-Queenston United Church Cemetery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1577610, -79.0992430

21. Allanburg Graveyard
Thorold, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0797240, -79.2085030

22. Stamford Presbyterian Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1271900, -79.1004200

23. Schram-Tinlin Burial Ground
Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1828600, -79.3151100

24. Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.1238500, -79.0994100