Richard Dean Knudtson

November 3, 1938 - January 19, 2021

Richard Dean Knudtson of Springfield, MO was born Nov. 03, 1938 to Clarence and Bella Knudtson of Buffalo, MO. Richard left his earthly home and passed to his eternal home Jan. 19, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Richard enjoyed working at the Buffalo Sale Barn and later alongside his father at Buffalo Automotive Units. Richard liked playing pool, especially snooker. He enjoyed dancing. He enjoyed visiting with his friends at the coffee shop. He loved watching his grandkids race & just being around them. They brightened his day. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, three infant daughters; Angela Louise, Tina Marie & Stephanie Lynn Knudtson. Three sisters; Wilma Knudtson, Delores Kelley & Patricia Jiles. One granddaughter; Misty Wood and first wife Virginia Lee Knudtson. Richard is survived by his wife Lois Blankenship Knudtson of Springfield, MO, brother Kenneth Knudtson of Buffalo, MO, sister Linda Stokes & husband Doug of Springfield, MO, his son Junior Knudtson & wife Tina of Phillipsburg, MO, his daughter Melissa Davis & husband Tim of Lebanon, MO, seven grandchildren; Brandon Knudtson, Brittany Soptick & partner Rhiann, Bridget Wood, Stephanie Brumley & husband Dallas, Tyler Knudtson, Jessie Davis, Quade Davis. Eight great grandchildren; Hunter Brumley, Draylie Greenwood, Dawson Greenwood, Codi Harmon, Chloe Knudtson, Violet Soptick, Maslyn Damm, Kohan Chirchirillo. Three nieces; Pam Wollard & husband James, Cynthia Hines, Lori Jones & Buddy. One nephew; Jimmy McDaniel. Richard was loved by his family and will be missed by all. Visitation service will be held Saturday January 23, 2021 between 2pm - 4pm. at Cantlon Otterness & Viets Funeral Home in Buffalo, MO. Final resting place will be at Flatwoods Cemetery at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded by the Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo, Missouri