Richard W. Kniivila age 72 of Duluth, died on December 11, 2014 at Bayshore. He was born on June12, 1942 to Laura & Wesley Kniivila in Duluth, Minnesota. He was part owner of Astro Electronic. He retired from Johnson Appliance parts & Service. He is survived by his sister Judy (Bill) Sazama. Nieces & nephews Brenda Sazama, Jack Sazama, Rob (Melissa) and Max Sazama, Tania Sazama (Doug Swanstrom) & very special cousins and friends. Memorial service will be on Tuesday December 16, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Sunrise Funeral Home 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy Hermantown, Mn. Pastor Thor Sorenson officiating. With coffee & conversation to follow. Please leave on line condolences and share pictures at www.SunriseFuneralHomeandCemetery.com