JOHN FREDERICK KNUTSON

KNUTSON, John Frederick Age 85, died peacefully, in Lincoln, MA, on December 26, 2025. Having held a 33-year career at Chrysler Corporation, he particularly enjoyed his work as Director of Finance and International Strategic Plans, and later, as Vice President of Product Development Finance. As a Board member of Wheelock College for ten years, he participated in the successful merger of the school with Boston University. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith Spicer Knutson; his children (and spouses): Christina Knutson Honos (Edward Honos), Carl Frederick Knutson (Jennifer Couzens); and six grandchildren: Grace, Cate, and Luke Honos, Halle, Maren, and Finley Knutson. John is also survived by his sister, Carole (Dale Liebenthal); and John's niece and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his sister, Katherine; and his parents, Mary and Fred Knutson. The family will host private Memorial Services to Celebrate John's Life during the year, with specific dates to follow. In lieu of flowers, the Knutson family would be truly grateful for donations made to "The Massachusetts General Hospital Lewy Body Dementia Research Fund" in Tribute to John Knutson. Donations may be made online via https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/tribute-john-knutson
or checks can be mailed to: Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. For John's full obituary and online tribute page, please visit www.DeeFuneralHome.com