Florence M. Knutsen

FLORENCE M. “FLOSSIE” KNUTSEN
Of Appleton, age 72 years, died Friday, September 2, 2005 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1932 in Appleton the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Nichols) Schimmers. Florence married Irvin Knutsen on August 21, 1961 in Northfield, IL and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1977. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and active in her community. Flossie was a caregiver, avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She enjoyed her retirement from Outagamie County as a certified nursing assistant. Florence loved spending time with her family and many friends.
She is survived by her daughters: Sandra (Clay) Court of Appleton and Tina Knutsen of Appleton; her son: Joseph (Jennifer) Knutsen of Carver, MN; 6 grandchildren: Alex, Max, Andrew and Madeline Court, Ian and Ethan Knutsen; sister: Olive Emons of Darboy; brothers: Oliver Schimmers and Russell (Gail) Schimmers both of Appleton; brother-in-law: Tom Knutsen of Elkhorn, WI. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Flossie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, many brothers and sisters.
The funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 5, 2005 at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence St., Appleton with Fr. Larry Abler officiating. Inurnment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church from 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231