Max Eugene Knudtson was born on July 9, 1919 in Glenville the son of Theodore and Donna (Wardall) Knudtson. He grew up and attended school in Glenville. Following school Max served in the U. S. Army during WWII. On January 4, 1952 he was united in marriage to Millie Korn in Walters. Max worked as a custodian at Southwest Middle School. He also drove a school bus and worked in maintenance for the City of Glenville. Max was a member of the Glenville United Methodist Church, the Glenville American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren) and eating baked goods and desserts.
Survivors include his children Eugene (Dianne) Knudtson, Craig (Theresa) Knudtson, Elaine Bohlen, and Gary Knudtson; grandchildren Kristin Lee, Felicia (Russ) Mezera, Chad (Chelsea) Knudtson, Ryan Knudtson and special friend Samantha Jorgenson, Jeff (Andrea Rodberg) Knudtson, Holly Bohlen and special friend Travis Heidebrink, and Amy Bohlen; great-grandchildren Alax Johnson, Kali Johnson, Paige Johnson, Hailie Knudtson, Chris Mezera, and Owen Knudtson; sister Mary Anderson, sister-in-law Wilma Dunbar; brother-in-law Junior (Harriet) Korn; and nieces and nephews.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Millie, son Donny, granddaughter Gabrielle Johnson, great-grandson Gage Knudtson, sister Bessie and twin sister Margaret, and brothers Freddie and Donald.