Kathryn Kay Knutson

Kathryn Kay Knutson obituary, Minneapolis, MN

Kathryn Kay Knutson

Kathryn Knutson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel)- Minneapolis on Mar. 18, 2025.

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Obituary of Kathryn Kay Knutson
Kathryn Kay Knutson age 82 passed away at her home in Minneapolis on March 15th.
She was born on April 2, 1943 to Lloyd and Marcella (Hubmer) Knutson. She grew up in rural Dodge County. At age 9 she contracted polio and was in a wheelchair the remainder of her life. She graduated from West Concord H. S. in 1961. In 1976 she moved into the Courage Center residence. In 1980, she moved to south Minneapolis where she lived till her death. Kay along with Mary Lindgren and others were founding and lasting members of the "intentional community" where she lived. She operated her own accounting business for thirty-five years. She was a patron of the Minnesota Orchestra, the Guthrie Theater and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts for 35 years. She attended Camp Courage each summer for nearly 50 years. She was an associate member of our Saviors Church Minneapolis and life long member of the West Concord United Methodist Church, the mid town green way Coalition of Minneapolis and served for more than thirty years on the Board of Director of Accessible Space Incorporated. She is survived by her significant other Paul Chapman as well as many friends and relatives. Memorial Service and fellowship will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2315 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

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March 30, 2025

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Nona

March 30, 2025

What a lovely human Kay was I worked at accessible space in the 80s. Kay was so smart and kind. I will remember her always. Wishing family and friends well
And Paul Chapman. Her boyfriend at the time and dear friend.

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Nona Caspers

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Patti Ryg-Krier

March 19, 2025

Everyone that met Kay loved her. I remember in 2010 when she was honored by Accessible Space, Inc. They named their newest Accessible Space apartment complex in Owatonna after Kay. Mike and I attended the open house. As a W.C. graduate I remember Kay being named W.C. Homecoming queen she was loved by all the students. She did some much in her 81 years.

Shirley Moe ( Robinson as kids)

March 19, 2025

She and I were classmates from first grade till graduation. I visited her each summer as she was confined to home, but we sure had a lot of fun. So sorry to hear of here passing.

Penne Gossard

March 19, 2025

So sad to hear of Kay´s passing . She was a classmate of my husband Gaylord Gossard who passed away October 2024. I received a sympathy card from Kay just last week . Gaylord used to tell how the boys in her class would carry her wheelchair up and down the stairs in the old WC school . She was greatly admired by all who knew her , and brought joy to everyone in her presence ! Penne Gossard

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