Born in Hoboken, NJ, and raised in Brooklyn, NY, by Elsie and Sigvart Knutsen. Arthur would go on to serve his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during both WWII and the Korean War. Arthur was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled Veterans, and the Old Guard of Caldwell. He was a diesel mechanic for Cummins for 33 years from which he retired in 1990. He lived in Livingston for 41 years before moving to Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell in 2003 where he would lend his service to various committees. Arthur was active in the Grace Lutheran community as well, serving as their head deacon.
Arthur was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years Janet Knutsen and his dear sister Lillian Boberg.
A visitation will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ, on Tuesday, February 11, from 3 to 7 pm. The Funeral Service will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 304 South Livingston Ave., Livingston, NJ, on Wednesday, February 12, at 10 am. Interment private at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Arthur’s honor.
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