Curtis Ronald Knutson, former resident of Ulen, Minnesota, passed away September 25, 2017, in Bainbridge Island, WA, following a long illness. He was born March 5, 1945, graduated from Ulen High in 1963, and has lived in Washington State since 1964. At his request his ashes will be buried next to his parents in the West Cemetery of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ulen, Minnesota. A small graveside ceremony was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017.