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Knudtson, Gene A.
Gene A. Knudtson, 67, of Palo, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Teahen Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids by Pastor David Lingard. Burial: Palo Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday at the funeral home.
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; granddaughters, Karlee and Kaya; and many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clifford Knudtson; and brother-in-law, Dale McAtee.
Gene was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Waukon, the son of Floyd and Norma (Severide) Knudtson. Gene worked at American Family Insurance for 27 years, retiring in 2004.
Gene enjoyed woodworking, but most importantly spending time with his family.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.
Published June 14, 2013 in The Gazette
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