Mervil Knutson's Obituary
Mervil H. Knutson, age 77, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Knutson was born in Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on October 31, 1930, he was the son of the late Hale J. and Kitty (Edminister) Knutson. On July 30, 1951, he married Joan (Babe) Siemering in Waupaca. Merv was a 20 year retiree of the United States Air Force. He served during the Korean Conflict. Merv was a member of VFW Post #1037 in Waupaca. He was a Waupaca Business man for over 30 years and enjoyed playing cards, golfing at Weymont Run, fishing on the Crystal River, playing pool at the Waupaca Senior Center and having coffee each morning at Simpsons with his friends. He is survived by his Wife: Joan Knutson, Waupaca; Sons: Michael (Cheryl) Knutson, Berlin; Wayne (Pam) Knutson, Waupaca; Son in law: Allen Jensen, Rice Lake; Grandchildren: Tim Jensen, Rice Lake; Bryan (Leslie) Jensen, River Falls; Michelle Knutson, Berlin; Melissa Knutson, Colorado Springs; Tyler Knutson, Antigo; Nicole & Ashley Knutson, Waupaca; Emily Johnson. Chetek, WI. Great Grandchildren: Katelind & Nicholas, Cecelia, Carter & Sophia and Madisen & Makade. Sister: Ilda (Ken) Lewis, Waupaca; Audrey Pogue, Kentucky; Brother in law: Bill Cook, Waupaca. Mervil was preceded in death by a Daughter: Linda Jensen, Grandson: Tristan Knutson; Sister Donna Neuman and Sister in law: Leta Cook Funeral Service along with full Military Honors will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 23rd, with Reverend Jennifer DeNetz officiating. Interment will be in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held Friday 4-8 P.M. and Saturday 10-11 A.M. at Holly Funeral Home-Waupaca. A VFW Prayer service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. A.J. Holly & Sons LTD
526 S. Main St
Waupaca, WI 54981
715-258-4020
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