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Eugene Knutson

January 20, 1947 — May 3, 2015

KNUTSON, Eugene Michael "Gene" - Age 68, of Fenton, died surrounded by his wife and family, Sunday, May 3, 2015. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-9 PM, where a V.F.W. Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Eugene M. Knutson Memorial Fund, c/o Sharp Funeral Homes. Gene was born January 20, 1947 in Flint the son of Leonard and Elsa (Dietrich) Knutson. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Fenton High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. Gene married Barbara Ann Svejcara May 25, 1974 in Fenton. He had resided in the Fenton area most of his life. He was a life member of the Fenton V.F.W. Curtis Wolverton Post #3243. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are: his beloved wife, Barbara; loving daughter, Kimberly Knutson; parents, Leonard and Elsa Knutson, brothers, Larry and wife Carin Knutson of Mt. Vernon, TX and Martin Knutson of Mesquite, TX; sister, Karen and husband Derek Orme of Flushing; brothers-in-law, Jim and wife Linda Svejcara of Florida, Ray and wife Sue Svejcara of Linden, and Joey Svejcara of Flint; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Patricia Svejcara. Online tributes may be posted on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 11:30 AM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States
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