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Morris Knutson

November 1, 1917 — October 6, 2008



Morris Bernt Knutson was born to Eric and Christine Knutson November 1, 1917 in Lake Park Township , rural Lake Park , MN . As a young man, Morris worked on area farms, and then joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in Port Angelos, Washington. He returned to Detroit lakes in 1938 and became a member of a local boxing team. On May 26, 1939 Morris was united in marriage with Birdie Vogt in Detroit lakes where he was employed at Bryngelson Service Center . From 1949-1968, Morris and his brother, Carl, operated Knutson Brothers Texaco, 1968-1978, Morris and Carl owned and operated Knutson Brothers Union 76, and from 1978-1984 they owned and operated Knutson Brothers Car Service and Towing.





Morris was a member of First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes , a charter member of the Eagles and a lifetime member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, dancing, and collecting things; and most of all, “a good bargain” and his beloved dog, Misty.





Morris is survived by his daughters, Judith (Bud) Larson of Detroit Lakes and Julia (John) McDonough, Jr. of Fargo, ND; sisters, Alice Anderson of Richfield, MN and Mabel Murray of Tualatin, OR; brother Carl Knutson of Detroit Lakes; son-in-law, Roger Pfeifer of Brunswick, GA; grandchildren, Dan Pfeifer of Brunswick, Morrie (Veronica) Larson of Cedar Park, TX; great-grandchildren, Brandy Pfeifer of Brunswick and Jeff Larson of Cedar Park; great-great granddaughter, Abby Pfeifer of Brunswick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Birdie; daughter, Carole Pfeifer; grandson, Eric Pfeifer; second brother, Custer


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