In Memoriam: Roger Knutson '62, OD '63

Roger Knutson '62, OD '63 died on Oct. 7, 2021 at age 85. Knutson's optometric practice spanned 50 years in Greendale, Wis., from 1964-2014. He was instrumental in the formation of the Kettle Moraine Optometric Society (1966), Vision Service Plan of Wisconsin (1976) and the Kettle Moraine Tennis Club (1973). He was a member of the American Optometric Association, Wisconsin Optometric Association, Greendale Lions Club, Wales Planning Commission and Naga-Waukee Men’s Golf League.

Knutson was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on April 6, 1936. After high school, he attended several colleges searching for his career. He married his college sweetheart, Lois, and they headed west to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., where he graduated as a doctor in optometry. The couple loved to travel the world with friends to destinations like Australia, Caribbean, Tahiti, Europe, Panama, Peru, the Baltic, and most of the beautiful United States.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Belinda Knutson; siblings, Roland (Betty), Richard, and Carol (Glen); nephews, Brian and Wayne; and brother-in-law, Dic Bell. Knutson is survived by his devoted wife, Lois; children Russell and Shari; grandchildren, Allen Knutson, Sydney and Nicholas Showers; sister-in-law, Phyllis Knutson; and many nieces and nephews.