Background
Knutson, Richard Clair was born on December 17, 1922 in Clinton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clarence Gilman and Ruth Eunice (Johnson) Knutson.
Knutson, Richard Clair was born on December 17, 1922 in Clinton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clarence Gilman and Ruth Eunice (Johnson) Knutson.
Student, Blackhawh Technology School, Beloit, Wisconsin, 1940-1945.
Machinist, Fairbanks Morse, Beloit, 1941-1947; farmer,, Clinton, since 1947. Board directors Citizen State Bank, Clinton.
Treasurer Clinton School Board, 1953-1964. Supervisor Clinton Township, Clinton, 1963-1966, township chairman, since 1966. Member school board Black Hawk Technology School, Janesville, Wisconsin, 1976-1986.
Member Masons (32d degree), Shriners, Kiwanis.
Married Ardis Gearldine Brager, March 23, 1946. Children: Craig, Brian, Rebecca, Stephanie.