Joel Seilen Knudson was born April 23, 1936, in Butterfield to parents Seilen Borghild (Hanson) Knudson. Joel grew up in Butterfield where he graduated from Butterfield High School in 1954. Joel then went onto mechanic school in Mankato. He served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and another 8 years in the Reserves. On June 5, 1964, Joel was united in marriage to Shelly Becker in Madelia. In October 1992, Joel's parents and wife were killed in an automobile accident. On August 10, 1996, Joel married Ardell (Lunz) Nelson at Voss Park Church in Butterfield. Joel was a mechanic his whole career. He had worked for Crowley Motors in St. James, Stoesz Motors in Mt. Lake before opening his own place Knudson Motors in Butterfield which he operated for 31 years before retiring. Joel was a collector of antique cars he loved to show them in area parades, he coordinated the Butterfield Antique Car show for many years, was active in the Prairieland Antique Car Club, and had his antiques at the Butterfield Threshing Bee for many years. He also enjoyed tending his tree farm on their place. Joel enjoyed camping and fishing. Joel is survived by his wife Ardell Knudson of St. James, step-children; Randy (Pam) Nelson of Madelia, Jill (Mark) Runge of St. James, uncle Wayne (Marge) Hanson of Mt. Lake, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his first wife, parents, several aunts and uncles. Visitation 9:00 am - 10:30 am Wednesday, May 22, 2013 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Wednesday, May 22, 2013 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Butterfield City Cemetery South of Butterfield Butterfield, Minnesota, United States 56120
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