Dean L. Knudtson, 42, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He was born in Racine on November 23, 1970, the son of George and Betty (nee: Linse) Knudtson. Dean graduated from Case High School, and also received his Bachelor's Degree from Carthage College.

He is survived by his children, Rachael, Matthew, and Andrew Knudtson of Kenosha; his mother, Betty Schmidt of Racine, and father, George (Roberta) Knudtson of Union Grove; brothers and sisters, Susan Singh, and Keith Knudtson both of Racine, Linda Knudtson, and Cheryl Knudtson both of Upland, California, Connie Knudtson of Joplin, Missouri, Beth (Mohamed Noman) Knudtson of Silver Spring, Maryland, Mark (Chris) Knudtson of Hustisford, and Brian (Michele) Knudtson of Elroy; sister-in-law, Malissa Knudtson of Athens, Alabama; and former wife, Diane Knudtson of Kenosha; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Knudtson.

Private services to remember Dean were held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, July 27, 2013.