Knudson, Larry Lee ("Red") (1938 - 2021)

KNUDSON, BENOIT, ANDRESEN, HANSEN, WIGNESS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/27/2021 at 00:28:34

Name of deceased: Larry Lee (“Red”) Knudson

Aged: 83 yrs, 3 days

Residence: Irwin, Shelby County, IA

Born: Oct. 13, 1938; Manning, Carroll County, IA

Died: Oct. 16, 2021; Accura Healthcare, Manning, Carroll County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Irwin, IA; burial was in Danway Cemetery, Kirkman, IA

Survived by: Wife, Judy Knudson of Irwin, IA; children, Brad Knudson (spouse, Deb) of Irwin, IA, Brenda (spouse, Dan) Hansen of Kimballton, IA, and Brian Knudson of Irwin, IA; 6 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Linda (spouse, Jerry) Wigness of Texas; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Henry Mayer Knudson and Velma Georgia (nee Andresen) Knudson; brother, Lyle; parents-in-law, Harold and Alice Benoit; nephew, Chad Benoit

Education: Attended rural schools near Manning and Vail, IA; graduated from Irwin, IA with the Class of 1957

Religious affiliation: Lifelong member, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Irwin, IA

Military service: U. S. Army, Dec. 12, 1961 until Sep. 13, 1963

Marriage: Judith “Judy” Benoit; March 12, 1966; Harlan, IA

Employment: Farmed and raised Purebred Black Angus cattle and hogs; after retiring from farming, he worked for Roger Ahrenholtz for several years, and then worked for Wilson Genetics in Harlan, IA. At Wilson's, Larry was a research technician and enjoyed every aspect of the seed corn industry. Additionally, he and Bob Smith decided to start an auction place in Irwin, IA and named it the K & S Auction Corral.

Hobbies/Interests: Lifelong 4-H member, participating in his youth as well as being a 4-H leader and 30+ year member of the Shelby County Fair Board. He was inducted into the Shelby County 4-H Hall of Fame and received the 4-H alumni award for supporting all 4-Hers. Member of the Greenridge Steam & Gas Engine Club of Irwin, IA, the Old Iron Club of Manning, the Botna Valley, Denison, and American Angus Associations. Enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, dancing, and helping friends and neighbors during harvest.

Sources: kjan.com; knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com