Michael W. Knudsen, 71 of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away at home on September 19, 2022. Born in Dansville, NY, Michael was the son of the late Oscar & Alice Price Knudsen. Michael grew up in Hornell, NY, four days after his High School graduation he joined the United States Navy. After his service to the U.S. Navy, he began his working career as a mason then moved on to driving a truck for the former Welsh Farms of Long Valley, NJ. Michael later established Knundsen & Son Trucking, a tractor trailer hauling business. His final career was with the Morris County Road Department from which he retired several years ago.
Michael was a member of the Chester NJ. American Legion and AVANT Post 1776 of Long Valley, NJ. and attended Highlands Presbyterian Church, Schooley’s Mountain, NJ. Since his retirement, Michael and his beloved wife of 51 years, Anna have enjoyed travelling and enjoying their winter home in Fort Meyers, Fla.
In addition to his beloved wife Anna, Michael is survived by one son Paul Knudsen (Candice) and one daughter, Kristina Wohlers (Jason). Three loving grandchildren, Kailey, Alexis and Jason, Jr.
