Denny Knudsen

Denny was born to E. H. (Al) and Jean Knudsen, January 20, 1953, in Clinton, Iowa. He graduated from Valley High School in 1971. He married Karen Jennings (Korpela) in 1975 and they lived together in Des Moines for 26 years.

He leaves as his legacy four children: Jenniffer (Robbie) DePatten (Des Moines), Carrie (Braden) Willis (Des Moines), Dustin Knudsen (Des Moines), and Dylan (April) Knudsen (Urbandale), 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter: Andrew Hastings (Des Moines), Patricia DePatten (Des Moines), RJ DePatten (Des Moines), Harley Knudsen (Urbandale), and Kencia Smith (Des Moines). He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Jean Knudsen and three siblings: Jan (Robert) Swanson (Ankeny), Kathy (Dennis) Johnson (Ellston), John (Sabine) Knudsen (Des Moines) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by E.H. (Al) Knudsen, Father.

His children remember him as a loving and supportive father and grandfather. Denny had a big heart who cared so much for everyone. He shared his love and faith in the Lord with his family. He loved singing and playing his guitar at Zion Lutheran Church. He was full of strength, compassion and was charitable to many. He was patriotic. His siblings remember him as a kind, thoughtful and loving man.

Denny was a carpenter and superintendent for 32 years. He retired in 2016 and enjoyed working as a quality controller and a courier. He loved the relationships he built with people while working. Denny was passionate about his faith, family and country. He enjoyed singing and playing guitar, spending time with family, listening to music, and talking politics.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019 at McLarens Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery. Mr. David Burrier will officiate the ceremony. Memorials may be made to the family in lieu of flowers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be directed to the family. For full obituary and online condolences, please visit www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com for the Knudsen family.