Lawrence "Sonny" Carroll Knudsen, age 81 of Arlington, Nebraska, was born July 5, 1942 in Omaha to Lawrence and Ethel (Snow) Knudsen. He served in the US Navy ASW during the Vietnam War. Sonny worked as a professional concrete driver for 38 years. He enjoyed westerns, stock cars, fishing, and road trips in his '62 Pontiac Grand Prix. He died peacefully at home October 19, 2023.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 54 years Fernonda "Nondie"; children Vaunette (Paul) Sutherland, Joseph, Letitia (Clyde), 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; sisters Linda (Ron) Hoffman, Barb Deveny; out of state brothers and sisters-in-law. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Per the family's request, there will be no wake and no service. Please send cards to Fernonda Knudsen at The Nebraska Cremation Society, PO Box 127, Wahoo, NE 68066.