George Arthur Knudsen

George was born in Racine, WI on October 3, 1936 to Arthur and Helen Knudsen. George was

the oldest of eight siblings. During his youth, he enjoyed ski jumping with his brothers and sign

painting with his dad at Art Sign Company.

In July 1956, he married the love of his life, Carol. Married for 69 years, they built a wonderful life

together—raising three children, traveling together, and eventually retiring in Pinellas Park, where

they made dear friendships and countless memories.

George spent the early years of his career trying on many hats until finding his professional home

at Derse Advertising in 1973. There, he became General Manager of the Racine division until he

retired in 1997.

George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, George made

the most of his life with hard work and dedication and a golf club never far from reach. As often as

he could, he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren’s athletic activities, as he was quite

the athlete himself, playing ball with his brothers and sons. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers

fan, cheering on his team with unwavering loyalty.

George was a skilled handyman who could build just about anything. From remodeling cottages to

tackling tough repairs, he had a knack for figuring things out and making them work. His creativity

and craftsmanship touched every project he took on.

In retirement, George cherished the simple pleasures of life: enjoying his northern cottage retreat

for many years before moving south to Florida. There he spent time with Carol and her two

sisters, Shirley and Fay, enjoying golf, playing cards, going out to eat, laughing, and making friends.

He was a lifelong Christian. He and Carol attended Grace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg FL

before moving to SC.

He was known for his wit, his generosity, and above all, being a tough SOB who faced life – and

cancer — with unshakable strength and a sharp sense of humor.

George will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife: Carol (Czarnowski) Knudsen, children: Gary (Tammy) Knudsen, Greg

(Shawna) Knudsen, Pam (Steve) Wallert, his 7 grandchildren: Brady (Emma ) Knudsen, Randy

(Megan) Knudsen, Jordan (Shane) St. Pierre, Paige Wallert, Blake Wallert, Zach Wallert and

Shaina, 9 great grandchildren and brothers: Richard Knudsen and Donald Knudsen and sisters-in-law:

Faith Burgeson and Sandy Knudsen and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was

preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen, and five of his siblings, Patsy, Judy, Kenny,

Raymond and Marty. brothers-in-law : James Albright and John Burgeson, sisters-in-law: Shirley

Albright and Karen Knudsen.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Crescent Hospice of Anderson County and

Nurse Melinda, whose unwavering compassion, dignity, and gentle guidance provided comfort to

George and his loved ones during life’s final chapter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers.