Jerome Knutson Obituary
We bid farewell to Jerome Knutson of Crookston, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 22, 2025 at the age of 84. Jerome touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lauren Knutson and Bernice Knutson (Dwyer); his wife Mary Lynne; Alick and Mildred Swiden.
He is survived by: his daughters, Jill Keppers (David) and Janna Fischer (Sam); his grandsons, Alexander, Jonathan, Sev and Viggo; his siblings, Leroy Knutson (Judy) and LaVonne Isaak; and his siblings-in-law, LaDell Swiden (Phyllis), Mike Swiden (Teresa), Linda Harris (Ray) and LaVonne Lorenzen (Fred). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; UMC graduates; and friends.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family would be honored if donations were made to the newly created Jerry Knutson Biology and Health Sciences Scholarship at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. (checks payable to U of M Foundation, with Jerry Knutson Scholarship in the memo line.) To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerome Knutson, please visit our.
