Born May 21, 1925, in Algona, Iowa, he was the son of the late Gilbert Martin Knutson and Pearl Addie Sainer.
He married Darlene Kaneff, who survives.
Survivors also include one son, Larry Dean Knutson, of Midland, Texas and one sister, Ramona Gronback, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
No services planned.
His body is being donated to Washington University School of Medicine.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church, Harrison and Jones, Kennett, Mo. 63857.

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