Raymond Knutson Obituary

Raymond E. Knutson was born June 28, 1917 in Elk Point, South Dakota, the son of Edward and Rachel (Olson) Knutson. His early childhood was spent on the farm near Elk Point. He attended rural grade school in that community. In 1930 the family moved to his parents’ homestead in the Grindstone community northwest of Philip. He completed his education in that area.
As a young man he did various jobs including working as a farm hand, working on the railroad, and working for the WPA.
He was united in marriage to Delores Poste on April 4, 1942 in Philip, South Dakota. They made their home in Custer, where he and a partner owned a jewelry store. In the late 1950’s they moved back to the Grindstone and Ash Creek community, where they farmed and ranched. In the early 1960’s the family moved into Wall. While in Wall, Raymond worked for Cliff’s Service Station and Body Shop until becoming employed at Golden West Telephone Company. He worked for Golden West until his retirement.
His wife Delores preceded him in death on July 21, 1979.
Raymond continued to make his home in Wall where he pursued his hobby, making woodcarvings.
Raymond was a member of First Lutheran Church and was an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Wall Lions Club and the Sons of Norway.
Grateful for having shared his life are his son Arlin Knutson and his wife Rhonda of Spokane, Washington; three daughters Connie Knutson of Denver, Colorado, Marsa Walker of Wall, and Kim Morgan and her husband Jerry, of Wall; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Robert “Bob” Knutson of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Delores, Raymond was preceded in death by a son Jerry Allen Knutson as an infant; his parents; two brothers Ellis Knutson as a child, and Lowell Knutson.
Visitation was held Thursday, July 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall with Pastor Josh Jones officiating.
Interment was in the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.

Funeral Services
Friday, July 11, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota

Clergy
Pastor Josh Jones

Music
Rhonda Mettler – Organist
Glenn Parsons and Scott Morgan - Vocalists
"How Great Thou Art"
"Amazing Grace"

Ushers
Dan Dartt - Roger Fortune

Pallbearers
Mark Poste - Darrel Peterson
Roger Peterson - Gary Peterson
Gary Keyser - Gerald Morgan

Honorary Pallbearers
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

Interment
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Guest Book

Dear Kim, Marsa, Arlin and families
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. He will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed visiting with him whenever we were in Wall. May God be with you to help guide you through this difficult time. Love you all.
Sherri, Travis,Turee and Emmie Benson

~ Sherri Benson Gordon, NE (7/7/2008)

My sympathy to your whole family. I remember Raymond and Deloris from Ash Creek days, what a long life to live. God Bless you all.
~ Mary Kay (Reedy) Sandal 19375 Morgan Rd, Howes, SD 57748 (7/7/2008)

My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Be With You Always.
~ Fawna Geigle Enid, OK (7/7/2008)

My deepest sympathy to the famly. I am very glad I got to know Raymond. He was a good man.
~ Adam Margeson Rapid City SD (7/7/2008)

Marsa, Kim, Connie and Arlin, Was very sad to see that your dad had passed away. He was a wonderful person, who always had a good joke and a kind word about everyone. I will miss seeing his smile when I come back and visit. Keep the memories dear to your heart. God Bless You All. JoAnn
~ JoAnn Hoffman Brookings, S.D. (7/7/2008)

Kim,Jerry and family. We were glad we got to know Raymond when he worked at Cliffs and when I worked at Prairie Village he was fun to visit with. Our sympathy is with all of you.
~ Casey & Shirley Trask Creighton, S.D. (7/7/2008)

To the Family of Raymond Knutson, I just read about your dad on this web.page. You have my deepest deepest sympathy, your all in our prayers. God Bless you all.
~ Bill Dean Havre, MT (7/7/2008)

To the family of Raymond Knutson, Just to let you know I am thinking of you. Raymond was a great man, he always gave me such a hard time and he always had a smile on his face. he will be missed by everyone
~ Gloria (Mortensen) Whetstone Gillette, Wy (7/7/2008)

Raymond Knutson Family: Please accept my sincere sympathy at this most diffcult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Mary Jane (Brennen) Parks Ryderwood, WA (7/7/2008)