Nicholas "Nick" P. Knutson, 43, Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home. He was born June 20, 1973 in Minnesota to Robert and the late Cynthia Knutson. Nick worked at Specialty Auto as an auto mechanic. He graduated from the Dunwoody College of Technology. Nick was a US Army veteran having served a tour of duty in Germany and then becoming a member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Pulaski Post 8 and the Pulaski American Legion. Nick enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, playing Fantasy Football with his brothers-in-law and nephews. His greatest joy was spending time with is children, whether it was coaching soccer, teaching them car maintenance or karate. Nick is survived by his father and step mother Robert (Cathy) Knutson; his children: Alec, Rebeka, Spencer, Drew, and Gianna; mother of his children Maria Knutson; brother Jeff; step sisters: Kelly, Andrea, Kirsten; aunt Donna; father and mother-in-law Francis (Kristine) Ullmer; brothers and sister-in-law; nieces and nephews, and his special friend Jennifer Smith. He was preceded in death by his mother Cynthia Knutson and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Family and friends may visit on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere, with a Rosary being said at 9:30AM. A procession for graveside services will follow to St. Michael Cemetery, De Pere where prayers will be said by Fr. Pierre Duverger, SSPX, followed by Military Honors provided by Pulaski Area Veterans. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send a condolence to Nick's family. Memorials are appreciated to help with the children's education. A special thank you to Nick's second family, Specialty Auto, especially Brandon, Jacqueline, and Tony.