Stanford "Stan" Wayne Knudsen, 71, of Lake Andes

Stan died Sunday, October 8, 2023 unexpectedly in Mitchell, SD. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Friday, October 13, 2023, at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial will be in St. Phillips Episcopal Cemetery in Lake Andes. Wake services will begin Tuesday at the White Swan Community Center.

Stanford Wayne Knudsen was born January 7, 1952 to Maxine White Lance & Alex Knudsen Sr. He made his journey October 8, 2023. He was the last of the Knudsen brothers out of 7.

Stanford attended Marty Indian School and later graduated from Todd County. He attended college in Lawrence, Kansas, where he enjoyed playing basketball.

Stanford worked at the Fort Randall Casino for 32 years as a security guard. He enjoyed his job, meeting new people, seeing old friends, and joking around. He will be missed by many. Stanford went through heart surgery, kidney disease, knee surgery, and cancer. He was a true warrior.

He loved sports, especially basketball and football. In his younger days, he played softball with his brothers with The Blaze of Glory. They often played basketball and softball tournaments.

Stanford joins all his brothers: Alex, Dean, Brady, Matt, Melvin, and Ronnie; sisters Bertha "Bootz" Thomas and Linda Lou; his parents Maxine and Alex Knudsen.

He leaves to mourn his wife Connie Knudsen; two sons Wayne and Del Knudsen; two sisters Debbie Knudsen and Brenda Warrior; and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.