Norma Knutson

MIDDLETON - Norma Knutson, age 95, passed away peacefully with her family beside her, on Friday, July 22, 2011. She was born on July 30, 1915, in Richland Co., daughter of Everett and Ida (Sale) Miller. After high school, she attended Richland County Normal and Platteville College for her teacher’s certificate and taught elementary school in the Blue River school system for six years. Norma married Carl Knutson on August 27, 1941, in Blue River. They farmed in the Blue River area until their retirement in 1974 when they moved to Middleton. Norma is survived by her three children, Carl Jr. (Donna) Knutson of Macomb, Ill., Gene (Barbara) Knutson, and Patricia (Larry) Eaton, all of Madison; four grandchildren, Kimberly (Scott) Walker, Clark Knutson, Erin Eaton (Curtis Wiegel), and Andy Knutson; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Emily Walker. She is further survived by nieces and nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her parents; a brother Claremont, and three sisters, Lucile, Vivian and Marilyn. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Avalon Assisted Living and at Sunny Hill Nursing Home for their care in Norma’s final days. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, with the Rev. Heather Lampert presiding. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery, Middleton. Family and friends may call on Tues. from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Red Cross, 4860 Sheboygan Ave. Madison, WI 53705-0905. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Red Cross, 4860 Sheboygan Ave. Madison, WI 53705-0905. Family and friends may call on Tues. from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton.