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Carl Knudsen Obituary

Carl C. Knudsen III, 64, of Crystal River, Fla., passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born July 17, 1948, in Utica, N.Y., to Carl C. and Beverly (Newman) Knudsen Jr. He came here eight years ago from Freehold, N.J. He was retired from the U.S. Marines and the Dept. of Defense. He served in the Marine Corps and the Naval Reserve during the Vietnam and Gulf wars. He was a member of the Marine Corps League of Citrus County and was the former program leader and Florida Future Analyst for the Sheriff Youth Ranch in Levy County, Fla. He was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Crystal River and attended First Baptist Church of Inglis.
Surviving are loving wife, Kim of Crystal River; son, Kevin Knudsen of Camp Lejeune, N.C., USMC; daughter, Crystal M. Knudsen of Crystal River; father, Carl C. Knudsen Jr. of Brooksville; and three sisters, Candy Kramer of Atlanta, Ga., Debbie Zollos of Chesapeake, Va., and Brandy DiNardo of Satellite Beach.
Private cremation arrangements are under the care of Strickland Funeral Home with Crematory Crystal River.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Sep. 19, 2012.

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October 18, 2012

Dear Carl,
So sorry for your loss.
Laurel and Ray Andrews

Dkic & Jerry Hayes

September 24, 2012

Dear Kim and family ... I am a 2nd cousin from Rome, NY now living in Florida. We see Carl Jr and Helen often. We are so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Chris since he was a kid. I am sure he was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time. God Bless ... Jerry Knudsen Bates Hayes and Dick.

September 21, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. Fred & Barabara St. Benedicts

I VY TENDELR-DIMICK

September 21, 2012

WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT MAN. HE WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY MANY. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYS AT THIS TIME OF NEED AND ALWAYS WITH LOVE AND CONDOLENCES, BRIAN IVY AND THE KIDS

Candace Kramer

September 20, 2012

Kim - May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids.

Barbara Key

September 20, 2012

Chris was one of a kind and always had something nice to say. He will be missed and our prayers are with you and Kevin and Crystal.

Joy Gallion

September 20, 2012

The sun seems to shine a bit dimly now that Chris is gone. He was a sweet man and a gentleman. I will miss our friendship. Kim, I am praying for the comfort of you and your family.

September 19, 2012

so sorry to hear about carl,kim.if there is anything l can do or if you want to talk please call.Donna Evans

Sue Kerlin-Simons

September 19, 2012

Prayers and thoughts are with you Kim and kids. Miss the old neighborhood and school. Much love sent your way.

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