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Britt Lordel Knutson (nee Rodian), age 47, of Waunakee passed away on Monday, Dec. 29th, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on July 13th, 1978 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Steve and Jill Rodrian. She married Blake Knutson on May 26th, 2007 in Green Bay. Britt graduated from Green Bay High East High School and then attended UW-Stevens Point. She was employed as an oncology account manager for Nuvation Bio.
Britt loved traveling, going to concerts, attending the kids’ sporting events, “Forced Family Fun,” and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Blake; children, Kyleigh (17) Kacee (15), and Kellen (13); father, Steve; mother, Jill; and grandmother, Delores Rodrian. She was preceded in death by her brother, Brent Rodrian; grandfathers, Milt Rodrian and George Shillin; and grandmother, Lorraine Shillin.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 701 S. Century Ave. in Waunakee. A Reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Friends may call at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations will be used as trusts for Britt’s children.
Please share your memories of Britt by posting in her guestbook.
Winn-Cress Funeral Service
5785 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI
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