White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648

Jesup –  Allen Edward Knutson, 73 years old of Jesup, IA, died Friday, October 14, 2011, at his home following a short illness.  He was born July 5, 1938, in Valley City, North Dakota, the son of Knute Edward Knutson and Esther Auxilianna (Olson) Knutson.  Following graduation from high school in North Dakota, he entered military service.  On March 15, 1963, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Ballou in Santa Monica, CA.  They made their home in Jesup where they raised their family.  Al worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years.  He enjoyed sports, watching and participating, including golf and baseball.  He was an avid reader and also enjoyed being with his family.

Mr. Knutson is survived by three sons, Robert (Rita) Knutson of Rowley, IA, Wesley (Sheila) Knutson of Jesup, IA, Charles (Alana) Knutson of Salem, UT; one daughter, Julie (Rod Banker) Knutson of Guttenberg, IA, and 2 natural grandchildren whom he and Marj adopted as their own children, Wesley Robert Knutson of Independence, IA, and Abigale (Billy Coulter) Knutson, of Jesup, IA; also, 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three sisters, JoAnn (Neil) Reff of South Dakota, Jan (John) Susich and Carol (Rod) Sondreal of the Los Angeles, California area.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marjorie in 2008; one daughter, Cindy Knutson; one granddaughter, Amanda Knutson; one brother Dale Knutson; and one sister, Kaye BeauChemin.

Public visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 17th at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, with a family graveside services to be held Tuesday at the Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, IA.

A memorial fund has been established.

White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA is in charge of the arrangements.