Manley Knutson

age 81, of Cottage Grove died Monday morning May 24, 2010 at Southview Acres Care Center .

Manley Jerome Knutson was born September 1, 19 28 in Grand Forks , North Dakota the son of John & Mabel (Ellingson) Knutson. On May 16, 19 52 he was united in marriage with Alice Hagen. He served in the United States Navy. Manley loved his computer, fishing, his RV, boating and socializing.

Survived by his wife Alice. Loving father of Jerome (Lisa), Martha ( Gary ) Modrynski & Janice (Tim) Wright. Devoted grandfather of Eric & Amy Modrynski; John & Sam Wright and Lucas & Ethan. Brother of Roger and Corrine and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his son John; mother Mabel; father John; stepfather Brown Knutson; and siblings, Iver, Art, Russell, Loel, Gladys & Mabel. Thank you to the staff of Southview Acres for the wonderful care that he received. Funeral Service 1:30 PM Wednesday at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8100 Belden Blvd. Cottage Grove . Interment Newport Cemetery . Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80 ^th St. S. (651-459-2875).