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William Knutsen Obituary
1932 - 2014
William E. Bill Knutsen, Sr., 81, of Kenosha, died on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Parkside Manor, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Moss, Norway on Dec. 3 1932, he was the son of the late Karl and Eva R. (Andersen) Knutsen. He moved to our area from Norway in the early 1950s. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy.
On Nov. 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Angeline F. Falbo. She preceded him in death in 1995. On May 11, 1996, at St. Therese Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Billie Lou Jaskolski.
For over 20 years, he was employed with J.I. Case as a truck driver, retiring in 1994.
He was a member of Teamsters Local #710. Bill was an avid soccer and hockey fan. In his younger years he played semi-pro hockey with the Montreal Canadians. He also coached the Kenosha Blue Wings. Bill loved fishing with his grandchildren, woodworking and traveling. He always felt right at home traveling down the open roads. Bill was an excellent story teller and he was always good with embellishing them.
He is survived by his wife, Billie; his daughter, Karen (William) Symonds of Maryville, Tenn.; his two sons, William (Cathy) Knutsen of Kenosha and Richard (Jeanne Savelle) Knutsen of Smyrna, Ga.; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Haldis Eriksson of Sweden; and a special nephew, Tommy (Ingrid) Knutsen.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Angeline; he was preceded in death by three brothers; and six sisters.
A visitation for Bill will be held in All Saints Mausoleum Chapel, 3300 Springbrook Road, Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 would be appreciated.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the girls at Parkside Manor and Hospice Alliance, Inc.; especially Julie and Mayra for the exceptional care they provided.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
Memories and Condolences
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John Conforti
July 20, 2014
Dear Karen, Rick,and Bill,
I am sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. My deepest sympathy. May his joyful memories inspire and continue to lift your spirit.
Michael De Fazio
July 20, 2014
Dear Bill.
I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Bill, I will always remember you from Grant school and the old neighborhood. I run in to some of our classmates especially Brian Schumway and Michele Serpe. Take care. And remember the "Knutsen Valve"
Sincerely,
Mike De Fazio
July 16, 2014
To a great neighbor, friend, and favorite Bear fan! I will miss the stories, and the jokes! Your favorite Packer Fan.
Pete Rohlman
Laraine Savelle
July 16, 2014
Will miss you. I have great and funny memories of you!Peace be with you.
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