The memorial service for Allen W. Knutson will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Pastor Vern Christopherson officiating.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one half hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Allen Wayne Knutson, 77, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital.

Allen was born on October 2, 1934 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Carl and Ruth Knutson.  He served in the United States Navy as a Gunner's Mate.  After returning home from the service, Allen married Margaret Welti at St. Francis Catholic Church in 1960.  Allen owned and operated Knutson Painting.

Survivors include his wife Margaret of 51 years; two sons, David and Daniel Knutson, both of Rochester; sisters, Marilyn  Myers of Hinkley, MN, Yvonne Kinneberg of Apple Valley, MN; brother, Dennis Knutson of Yucatan, MN and three grandchildren, Nicole, Carl and Eric Knutson all of Rochester, MN.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Orrin and Robert Knutson and sister, Arlene Kaatz.

Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls and Garrison Keillor.

Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com