LoRee Carroll Knudson, 82 of Sterling passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 13 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area A in Denver.

LoRee was born July 15, 1937 in Sterling, Colorado to Lewis Joseph and Lillis Belle (Patterson) Knudson. After graduating from Sterling High School, he worked as a steel worker, welder, and a truck driver. LoRee served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged as an Airman 2nd Class; faithfully serving his country from 1963-1966. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and gardening. He especially enjoyed growing tomatoes.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother LeLand Knudson.

LoRee is survived by his daughter Sara Johnson of Castle Rock; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and his niece and nephew.

Contributions may be made to the LoRee Knudson Memorial Fund in care of Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1046, Sterling, Colorado 80751