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Donald Knuth Obituary
Family members include wife, Susan M.; sons, Addison Robert and Skyler Loren Knuth, Lincoln; mother, Lorraine Lambert Knuth, Waukegan, Ill.; brothers and sister-in-law, Charles M. Knuth, Greenbelt, Md.; Joel M. and Nan Knuth, Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by father, Donald H. Knuth.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m.Monday (6/9/08) at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3000 Old Cheney Road. Bishop Nathan Teuscher officiating. Entombment in Wyuka Mausoleum. Memorials to the family for future designation. Visitation: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday (6/8/08) with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 "O" St.; and one hour prior to service time at the Church on Monday. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com
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for Donald Knuth
Angela Kramer
June 10, 2008
Addison,
I am very sorry for you and your family. I did not hear about the funeral until today, and Im sad that I was not there. I will be thinking of you this summer.
Mrs. Kramer
Ruthie Keenan
June 9, 2008
Susan, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
Suzie Hemenway
June 8, 2008
Susan and family,
I'm thinking about all of you at this difficult time. Please know that Don is in a better place now and he is at peace. Try to remember the better times with Don and know the sad ones will fade. My prayers are with you.
Marla Payant
June 8, 2008
Skyler,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marla Payant
Valerie Emerson
June 8, 2008
Susan, Addison, and Skyler--I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Verna Hoffman
June 6, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Addison would speak of his dad when he was over at our house visiting John.
Time does have a way of healing.
Take Care !!
Ralph VanOrden
June 6, 2008
I have great memories of Don. Peace has come to him. Our prayers are with you.
Nichole Hurt
June 6, 2008
Susan, You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be at peace knowing Don is in a better place free of pain and suffering.
Regina Roth
June 6, 2008
Susan and Boys,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carie Damme
June 6, 2008
Susan, My heart goes out to you and the boys. Be at peace knowing Don is no longer in any pain. God bless you all.
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