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Henrik Knudsen Obituary
Henrik A. Knudsen, DDS, 89, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away August 18, 2018, in Independence, Missouri.
Henrik was born in Son, Norway, to Ingrid and Bjarne Knudsen and attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1954. He then attended the University of Kansas City (now UMKC) Dental School, graduating in 1957. Following graduation, he returned to Norway to serve in the Norwegian army for two years as a dentist. Henrik then returned to the United States for a residency in Dental Surgery at the University of Rochester School in Rochester, N.Y. He subsequently relocated to Kansas City where he married Rogene Fultz of Independence, sister of classmate and friend Howard Fultz, DDS. In 1962 he founded the Noland Road Dental Center in Independence and practiced there until retiring in 2001.
Henrik cared deeply about his patients was beloved by them for his caring manner and expertise. He had many longtime friends, both personal and professional in addition to a large extended family in Norway. Outside of the office, his relaxation included getting his hands dirty with yard work and bailing hay on his farm. Throughout his life, Henrik was very proud to be a Norwegian. He and his family spent many summers in Norway and he would never hesitate to mention his homeland.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Rogene; sons, Henrik Jr., Erik, daughter-in-law Debbie, Kurt, daughter-in-law Heather, and granddaughters, Katy and Fae, dog, Fred, cousin, Lise and husband, Phil Sandage, of Blue Springs; and numerous cousins in Norway.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the Memory Center at Jackson Creek and Ascend Hospice for the love and care they gave our father during the final two years of his life.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, 816-373-3600.
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Marcia Leibold
August 9, 2023
Dr. Knutson was my Dentist for many years from my teen years into my late 20´s. He was alway so kind and easy to talk to. If the world was full of people as kind and honest as Dr. Knutson was, we would have peace on earth.
To the family, my heart felt condolences.
Sherry Flowers Ward
August 23, 2018
I will always remember him and your lovely family. He was such a big part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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