Robert Duane Knudson

Robert Duane Knudson age 80 of Crosby died on April 17, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 26, 1932 in Rochester to Harvey and Genevieve (Howe) Knudson. He married Hanna Schutzkus Cuchetto on August 12, 1994 in Crosby. He formerly operated the family farm in Dodge Center. He was retired Local 49 of Operating Engineers with 27 years of service. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Crosby. Suvivors include 2 sons, Roger Knudson Dodge Center, John (Donica) Knudson of Kasson; 5 daughters, Janice Klinger of Dodge Center, Barbara (Tom) MacVey of Dodge Center, Konnie Kerrigan of Rochester, Chris Knudson of Independence, MO and Julie (Dean) Suilmann of Wabasha; 2 step children, Denise deCorrevont of Bensenville, IL and Patricia Grieshaber of Cottage Grove; 3 sisters, Bonnita Butler of Dodge Center, Joanne Chicos of West Concord and Karen Knudson of Dodge Center; 9 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Hanna, 1 daughter, Geraldine Knudson; and 1 step-daughter, Yvonne Sharp. Funeral services will be 2 pm on Sunday April 21, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Crosby. Friends may call on Saturday at the Koop Funeral Home from 3 to 6 pm and 1 hour prior to the services at the church on Sunday. Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.