Merlyn Norman Knutson III Obituary
The memory of Merlyn Norman Knutson III (Saint Michael, North Dakota), who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 39, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlyn Norman Knutson III to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father David Allen Lawrence; and his daughter Katrina Rardon. He is survived by: his mother Michelle Reiger (Knutson); his grandparents, Chuck and MaryJo; his adoptive father Roger Yankton Sr. (Leandra Thomas); his children, Landen, David, Leelaha, Merlyn Knutson IV, Patricia, Leelynn, Kezawin Thomas, Keon WalkingEagle, Keshaun and Leandra; his siblings, Keshaun Feather (Clevelynn) and Phillip "PJ" Lohnes Jr. (Fretzie); his grandfather Joseph Lawrence Sr. (Clarice); his siblings, Cassie Reiger, Shelby Hendricks (Danie), Dana Yankton, Leona LaRoque (Leon), Carley Yankton, Remi Yankton, Roger Yankton Jr. and Ryan "Chubs" Yankton Sr.; his nieces and nephews, Taylena Feather, Cruz Touche and Archer Sage Lohnes; his pets, Sapa and Socks; his aunts and uncles, Raymond Buckles (Maxine), Emery Greywater, Kenny Greywater, Joseph "Cowboy" Lawrence Jr. (Jeanette), Darrell Lawrence, Gerald "Pat" Lawrence (Wendy), Marilyn Knutson (Phil), Marcella Longie (Pete), Kimberly Knutson, Cheryl Lawrence and Alma Lawrence GoodIron; his great-aunts, Marlene Davis (John), Bernita LoneTree (Greg), Mary McKay, Alice Davis and Caroline Chavez (Martin); his great-uncle Pete Davis (Harlene); his cousins, Tanya, Tawny, Monica, John Lunde, Jeremy, Wayne, Jessica, Mitchell Buckles, Tony, Patricia, Marshall, Martina Longie, Johnathan, Estraya Knutson, Rebecca, Ashley Peltier, Shilo, Robin Knutson, Amanda Joshua, Pepper Iron Moccasin, Chris McCloud, Devin Yankton, Lacey, LaRissa, Dakota McKay, Johanna GoodIron, Douglas, Kenny Baker Jr., Joseph Lawrence (Marnie), Kyle Lawrence, Elisha Poulson (Mitch), Jodi Secret, Lonnie Lawrence (Clay), Sammy Lawrence, Krista Lawrence, Cory Lawrence (Kayla), Melissa Loreno, Courtney Wadsworth, Marissa Redfox, Marcus Lawrence (Rose), Riley, Calee Lawrence, Kyle Charboneau Sr., Cletus Lawrence (Bonnie), Diane Huwe (Jerry), Roberta Sweeney (Kirk), Anna Rose Flanagan, Ambrose Lawrence, Debbie Peltier (Clayton), Linda Peltier (Raymond), Lori Brown (Ermen), Tammy Fitzke (Dale), Paul Lawrence (Robbin) and Della Belgarde; his grandchildren, Viola Lawrence (Davis), Chuck, MaryJo Greywater and Merlyn "Bud" Knutson Sr.; his great-grandparents, Anthony Charboneau, Rose Snodgrass, John Lawrence (Angie) and Ambrose Lawrence; his aunts and uncles, Carol Ann Lawrence, Lloyd Davis Sr., Carla Jen Wilkie, Delores Lohnes, Antionette Ironheart, Corrine Chaske, Rita Belgarde, Danielle Lawrence, Mathew Lawrence, Leland Azure, Jonathan Lawrence, John GoodIron, Merlyn "Baby" Knutson Jr. and Melvin "John" Knutson; his cousins, Shannon Buckles, Michael Buckles and Chad Buckles; his friend Cindy Hawk; and his family Myra Dubois (family: Devils Lake School).
