Bonnie C Knutsen

Bonnie C Knutsen, 81, of Cumru Township, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Carl C M Knutsen enjoying 56 years of marriage together.

Born on February 9. 1944 in Anderson, IN, Bonnie was the daughter of Loris and Jeanne Conrad. She received a bachelor’s degree in history from the College of Wooster and a master’s degree in education from the University of Rochester. She was proud to have worked as a researcher at the National Geographic Society in Washington DC.

Bonnie lit up those around her with her beauty, charm, curiosity, and kindness. Once her children were older, she joined her husband working at their business TrimMaster, a local manufacturing company. Outside of work, she was the editor for the Reading Quaker Meeting monthly newsletter for many years. She also was an avid reader, an exceptional baker, and enjoyed crocheting and bird watching.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Carl C M Knutsen; her son Christian C M Knutsen and his wife Jennifer A Knutsen; her daughter Elisa J Knutsen and her wife Deborah C Knutsen; granddaughters Charlotte, Chole and Celine; and Brother Gary Conrad.

A memorial service will be held on May 31, 2025, at the Reading Quaker Meetinghouse 108 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The United Way of Berks County.

Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhomes.com.