Steven D. Knutson

MADISON-Steve Knutson, age 50, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 12, 2012. He was born on Dec. 2, 1961, in Glasgow, Mont., the son of David Knutson and Ada Jean (Weatherbee) Cornella. Steve graduated from Hettinger High School in Hettinger, N.D., in 1980. He went on to the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Steve married Renae Piatz on June 27, 1987, in Napoleon, N.D. He was employed by J.C. Penny’s in Bismarck prior to transferring to Janesville and eventually to Madison. He was currently employed with Boston Store most recently as assistant store manager/ human resources manager. Steve had many interests including reading, airplanes, especially attending the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh, and was a military history buff. Most importantly, Steve was a devoted husband and father and loved spending time with his family. Steve is survived by his wife, Renae; his daughters, Kelsey and Kylie; his mother, Ada Jean Cornella; his brother, Ray (Sharon) Knutson; his sister, Carla (Chuck) Loder; his mother and father-in-law, William J. and Ottilia Piatz; his brothers-in-law, Randy (Coleen) Piatz and Ron (Mikki) Piatz; as well as many other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his father, David, in 1984. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Steve’s name at a later date. Steve was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Steve’s name at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Burke presiding.