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Robert G. Knudson

December 15, 1937 - March 13, 2024

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Obituary For Robert G. Knudson

Madison –

Robert G. “Bob” Knudson, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Meriter Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Madison, the son of Oscar and Gladys (Turner) Knudson. Bob worked as a truck mechanic for Kayser Ford for over 40 years. In his free time, he loved fishing and attending car shows.

Bob is survived by his wife Carole (Alexander) Knudson and his two sons, Curtis (Lynn) and Dale (Teresa). He is preceded in death by his parents and step-brother, Chet Knudson.

A private family interment will be held at Highland Memory Gardens.

Special thanks to the nursing staff at Meriter Hospital, especially Brooke and Susan for their exceptional care.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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  • April 02, 2024

    I have rented my home from Bob and his wife Carol for close to 17 years. He was always very helpful whenever we would need anything. They were both so very kind and understanding when my Mother passed. I'll always remember Bob with that BIG SMILE and great laugh he had. Ive never had a better landlord. My heartfelt condolences go out to Miss Carol of course and their sons Curtis and DaIe and their wives. Thank you for your kindness Mr. Bob, I'll never forget you.

  • March 23, 2024

    Well,Bob was an excellent person to have 4 a friend n he was that person to Jim Severson - they enjoyed their recreation "duties" - fishing on Lake Mendota on many Sundays during the summer, until they had "ole" cars to take up their time, plus I think they truely loved each others company- a friendship that has outlived them both. RIP- U deserve that ‼️💖

  • March 20, 2024

    We miss Bob already, we `ve been friends for 70 years since Sunnyside grade school..Phil Mathison & Dick Bentley

  • March 19, 2024

    Work with Bob at Kayser 20 plus years we had A lot of good times so sorry for your loss.Tom & Linda Minor

  • March 19, 2024

    The world just lost a real character, and a damn good person. I met "Knuty" during my time at Kayser Heavy truck. Always grinnin', always the source of mischief. Like throwing firecrackers under the bathroom stall door when you were committed and couldn't run... pullin' your britches down when you were standing on an "elephant box" in front of a truck... Or pokin' holes in your pop can to watch it dribble down your shirt... RIP my friend. .

  • March 15, 2024

    Our deepest sympathy to the Knudson family. I enjoyed working with Bob and seeing him at car shows with his hot rod. Jeff & Ginny Lukken

  • March 14, 2024

    Dear Knudson Family, We offer you our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. He was one of the good guys. May your fondest memories bring you comfort and peace. Kim Dietzman and Glori Sabin

  • March 14, 2024

    Sorry for the families loss of Bob. I remember a Carol Alexander as a neighbor, two doors away on the 100 block of N. Franklin Street in the mid 1950s.

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