Peder "Pete" Knudsen

October 2, 1944 - February 25, 2021

Peder "Pete" Christian Bernard Knudsen, was born on October 2, 1944 in Aurora, IL. Pete passed away peacefully at his home in Grove City, OH on Thursday morning, February 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents; Peder "Bernie" Christian Bernard Knudsen and Vera "Mickey" Luella (Dannewitz) Knudsen. Pete is survived by his wife; Kathryn "Kathy" Wine, children; Kimberly Ann Byers, son; Peder "Chris" Christian Bernard (Rebecca) Knudsen III, and Paula D'Amico; stepson, Steven "Steve" (Judy) Wine, grandchildren; Cody (Tara) Byers, Eloise Knudsen, Soren Knudsen, and Jackson D'Amico, great granddaughter; Brigitte Byers, siblings; Karolyn (Jim) Tate, Kathryn "Kathy" (Paul) Wyant, and Michael Armand Knudsen, and nephew Nathan (Rachel) Wyant, and Elias. Pete worked for the City of Columbus for 40 years serving most recently as the Building Maintenance Manager within the Department of Public Safety. He was also a former Columbus Police Officer. He is a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and proudly received his master's degree in Theological Studies in 2017. Pete was a hardworking man who valued Church and family and most importantly his Norwegian Heritage. He was a member of the Mojos Jeep Club, owning at least 12 jeeps over his lifetime. Pete had a love affair with the state of Colorado where he enjoyed many visits. A visitation will be held from 11:30-1 pm on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church 4501 Hoover Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 with a Brief Time of Remembrance beginning at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jeffrey Wise and Pastor Peter Ray. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or a nonprofit charity of your choice in Pete's name. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to read his complete obituary.