Ronald Gene Knutson

Background

Knutson, Ronald Gene was born on August 20, 1934 in Estherville, Iowa, United States. Son of Carl Anton and Minnie C. (Traefald) Knutson.

Education

Student, Estherville Junior College, 1952-1954; graduate, St. Louis Mortuary College, 1955.

Career

Director, Raynor Hamilton Funeral Home, Glenwood, Iowa., 1960-1964; director, Feeney-Knutson Funeral Home, Strawberry Point, Iowa., 1964-1970; owner, director, Berthusen-Knutson Funeral Home, Avoca, Iowa., since 1970. Board directors Citizens Savings Bank Avoca, since 1987.

Achievements

• Ronald Gene Knutson has been listed as a noteworthy Mortician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President, secretary Board Zoning Adjustment, Avoca, since 1972. President care review committee Colonel Manors Avoca, 1988, Avoca Housing Corporation. Vice president Peace Haven Association, Walnut, Iowa 1988.

Board directors Shelby County Health Foundation, Harlan, Iowa, 1988. Trustee Elk Horn Lutheran Home Foundation. Member National Funeral Directors Association, Golden Rule, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, American Legion, Rotary (Paul Harris fellow), Shriners.

Interests

• Avocations: singing, boating, fishing, traveling.

Connections

Married Patsy Lee Woodley, September 3, 1956. Children: Ricky Lee, Randy Gene.

Father:

Carl Anton Knutson

Mother:

Minnie C. (Traefald) Knutson

Spouse:

Patsy Lee Woodley

child:

Randy Gene Knutson

child:

Ricky Lee Knutson