Donn Robert Knudson

Donn R. Knudson, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Manvel, ND, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous fight with cancer.

Donn was born November 2, 1949, the son of Clifford & Adeline (Arneson) Knudson.  He attended school in Manvel and graduated from GF Central High School.  He served in the US Army reserves for 6 years.  He then perused his passion of farming throughout his life.

On Nov. 30, 1974 he married the love of his life, Cathy Clemetson.  Together they raised three children, Stacey, Danielle and Travis.

Donn enjoyed spending time at home and Cass Lake with his children and grandchildren.  He loved to attend the grand-kids basketball & hockey games.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, drain tiling and golfing.

Donn will be remembered by his big, generous heart, sense of humor and being a hard worker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cathy; children, Stacey (Mike) Bienek, Danielle (Evan) Knudson and Travis Knudson; grandchildren, Jacob Knudson, Thomas, Audrey, Addison & Jaden Bienek; siblings, Marlys Murphy, Ronnie (Sonja) Knudson & Roger (Dory) Knudson; mother-in-law, Arlene Clemetson; brother-in-law’s, Doug (Penny) Clemetson, Jeff (Carrie) Clemetson; sister-in-law’s, Sharon (Larry) Nesland & Lori (Jerry) Gowan and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donn is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; uncle, Julian; nephew, Todd; niece, Tara Knudson; father-in-law, Sidney Clemetson; brother-in-laws, Frank Murphy and Arthur Clemetson and sister-in-law, Sandy Amundson.  

Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church.

Visitation/Prayer Service: 5:00 – 7:00 with a 7pm prayer service at Amundson Funeral Home on Monday, July 8.  Visitation will continue the hour prior to the service in the church.

Interment: St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery, Manvel, ND

A guestbook may be signed or viewed at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com