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Donald Wilbur Knudsen

Male 1928 - 2012  (83 years)


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  • Name Donald Wilbur Knudsen 
    Born 11 Nov 1928 
    Gender Male 
    Died 25 Apr 2012 
    Person ID I4437  Rossville
    Last Modified 13 Oct 2017 

    Family ID F5201  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rose E Knudsen 
    Children 
     1. Rick Knudsen
     2. Madalyn Knudsen
     3. Jerri Knudsen Childs
    Last Modified 13 Oct 2017 10:54:19 
    Family ID F5200  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Obituary- Knudsen, Donald
    Obituary- Knudsen, Donald
    Donald Wilbur Knudsen
    Donald Wilbur Knudsen of Topeka passed away April 25, 2012. He was born Nov. 11, 1928, the son of David and Helen (Henderickson) Knudsen.

    After serving in the Army, Donald worked as a carpenter at Whelan’s in Topeka for 30 years.

    He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose E. Knudsen, and sister, Joyce Gray.

    His pastimes included hunting, fishing, and metal detecting.

    He was a silversmith and formally taught silversmith classes at Rice Community Center.

    Mr. Knudsen is survived by his children, Rick Knudsen and wife Lori of Silver Lake, Madalyn Knudsen and John Schulz of Eudora, Jerri Childs and husband Bill of Silver Lake; a brother, Gene Knudsen and wife Connie of Russell; grandchil-dren Derek Ogan, Emily Ogan, Andrea Norris, Katie Martens, Andy Knudsen, Zach Knudsen and Matthew Knudsen; and great-grandchildren, Paxton Willett and Ava Martens.

    Visitation was set for 10 to noon April 28 at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608.