Bernice Johanna Knudtson

Bernice J. Knudtson, 93, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 25th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call one hour before services on Saturday at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bernice Johanna Knudtson was born September 11, 1921, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Hans and Marie (Schager) Johnson. She attended Excelsior and Dalby country schools and Waterville School. On March 12, 1940, she married Bernard Peter Knudtson in Waukon. Bernice worked at the Veterans Memorial Hospital for several years in the 1970s, and later worked at the Good Samaritan Center. She enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing, working in her flower gardens, playing cards, and bingo.

Survivors include a son Merlin (Rhonda) Knudtson of Eden, WI; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law Faye Hanson of Cedar Rapids; and a sister Norma Kessel of Machesney Park, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bernard who died in 1970; a son Kermit who died in 1971; two brothers: Alfred and Melvin Johnson; and two sisters: Martha Gaunitz and Alma Strand.