Of Prior Lake. Born August 23, 1924. Died October 11, 2017. Born in Clayton, Wisconsin, where she spent her early years. All her schooling took place in rural areas. She spent all her life reading and acquiring knowledge. She married Lawrence Knutson in 1943. She moved to Minneapolis in 1957 and founded Decra Stone, a family business. She designed her own house and helped conceive Basket Ease with her daughter. She never stopped learning. She was the rock of our family and will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Fay, and her son, Richard Lee. No funeral. Send memorials to the Animal Humane Society.