Charles Andrew Knutson

Charles A. Knutson, 81, of Weston, passed away April 11, 2025, at home.

He owned Knutson Construction for 55 years and he built many homes and businesses around town. He loved hunting, golfing, going out West, the family farm in Pray, WI, and playing cribbage with friends and family.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Julie (Ryan) Fernstaedt and Ann (Eagan) Heath; grandchildren, Alec, Olivia, and Ashtyn Fernstaedt; brother, John "Jack" (Marcia Koehler) Knutson; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Carol (Rode) Knutson; parents, Andrew and Violet (Griffis) Knutson; brother, Thomas Knutson; and numerous beloved cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm at Brainard Funeral Home, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service. Services will be livestreamed below.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Zion Lutheran Church, contributing to a memorial fund in honor of Chuck at Wausau Country Club, or towards a future scholarship at DC Everest High School. Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Brainard Funeral Home, C/O Knutson Family, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI 54476.