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Lamont Kunth
Lamont Albert Knuth, “Monty�, 82, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, while taking dialysis treatment.  

Lamont was born on February 25, 1930 in Augusta, Wisconsin to Albert and Irma (Klatt) Knuth. He attended Dells School from 1st grade thru 8th grade and graduated from Augusta High School in 1947. On October 16, 1949, he married Clara Jungerberg at St. James Lutheran Church in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Lamont worked in the cattle industry with his father for many years. In addition to raising cattle and farming, Lamont owned and operated Lakeside Implement in Augusta, WI and Tip Top Auto in Antigo, WI. Lamont was an avid sportsman and had a pilot’s license. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing excursions with his family and friends.

Lamont is survived by his loving wife, Clara, of 62 years; his children, Debbie Solie of Belvidere, IL, Gary (Annette Carroll) Knuth of Plainfield, WI and Lisa (Steve) Skoyen of New Richmond, WI; grandchildren, Abby and Michael Skoyen; his sister Algean (Donald) Strauch of Augusta, WI; his sister-in-law Marget Kromrey of Fall Creek, WI and his nieces and nephews, Brenda Moore, Brian Strauch, Brad Strauch, Christine Kromrey, Diane Reetz, Steve Kromrey, Doug Kromrey and Kent Kromrey. 

Lamont is preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert and Irma (Klatt) Knuth and brother-in-law George Kromrey.

Funeral services will be held Wed. Oct. 3, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, with burial in the West Lawn Cemetery, both in Augusta. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.