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Thomas Knudtson Obituary

Thomas "Bomber" Knudtson died at home Thursday, May 2025. Tom was born to Joseph and Margaret (Bruchert) Knudtson in Eau Claire, WI. on December 18, 1950.

He attended Eau Claire schools and graduated from North High School in 1969. He was an baseball player, play from a young age all the way through high school, the American Legion, UWEC and Eau Claire Cavaliers. He also umpired softball and baseball for many years.

He worked many different jobs including Wickes Lumber, Parks & Rec, bus driving for Special Transportation and up until he passed away a school crossing guard.

Tom liked golf, fish and playing Blackjack at the casino.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by four brothers James, William, Joseph and Roberts; one sister, Sally Adams from Huntington Beach, CA; also nieces Brooke, Jennifer and nephew Nicholas.

A Remberance of Life is planned for a later date.

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

Published by Leader Telegram on Jun. 9, 2025.

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