Hazel Violet Knutson

Hazel Violet Knutson
Appleton

Hazel Violet (Martin) Knutson, age 98, born Sept. 24, 1907 went home to be with her Lord on February 15, 2006. Her parents were Herman and Ida Martin. She had three brothers. She married Elmer Knutson on December 10, 1929 and they had four children. They are Dorothy (Melvin) Thorp, Lois (James) Witzke, Karen (Dennis) Mertens and Peter (Nancy) Knutson.

She was a homemaker, mother and worked with her husband in the grocery business. She also worked for Geenan’s store in Appleton. She delighted many with her fine baking and touched even more souls with her strong Christian witness. She loved the Lord and studied his word for 80 years. She became known for her extensive collection of angels, which dazzled the children who visited with her over the many years. She will be missed but for those who knew her best, they already know that she is truly home.

She is survived by three of her children, Lois, Karen and Peter, 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, her husband Elmer, her daughter Dorothy Thorp and her son-in-law James Witzke.

Her family loved and cared for her in her last years and rejoice with all heaven when her Savior welcomed her home with, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Funeral services for Hazel will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the STAR OF HOPE CHAPEL, HIGHLAND MEMORIAL PARK, 3131 North Richmond Street, Appleton, with Rev. Dennis Ellisen officiating. Entombment will follow. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of services directly at the chapel. Fellowship and luncheon will be held following services at the Columbus Club on North Richmond Street. A memorial fund in Hazel’s name is being established.

Her family wishes to thank her caregivers at ManorCare and also Hospice Hope.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com