CHRISTENSEN, Andrew 1862-1932

CHRISTENSEN, JOHNSON, HAGEN, GLAUS, OLSON, AHLSTROM, SANDRY, RYAN

Posted By: DHagemeier (email)
Date: 1/1/2012 at 10:49:36

Was Esteemed Resident of County Over 60 Years
The death of Andrew Christensen occurred at his home in this city about midnight on January 10. He has been in failing health for three year, but had been confined to his bed about six weeks.

Deceased was born at Laerdal Norway July 31, 1862 and was in his 70th year. He came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Christensen, to this country in 1865, settling in Center township. On Dec. 1, 1883 he was wedded at the East Paint Creek church to Miss Esther Johnson.

Twelve children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy, and Mrs. Arthur Hagen two years ago. Those who survive are: Mrs. Chas Glaus(Minnie), Lafayette township: Mrs. Aldwyn Ahlstrom(Johanna), Mrs. Henry Olson(Clara), Waukon, Mrs. Robert Ahlstrom(Nellie), Mrs. Frank Sandry(Emma), Arthur and Carl, Center township: Esther and Floyd at home, who with their mother mourn the passing of an indulgent husband and father. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ryan, Union Prairie township and Mrs. John G. Johnson,(Carrie) Waukon, who survive him.

Mr. Christensen was one of the sturdy pioneer farmers of this vicinity until three years ago he left the farm and came to Waukon, which had since been his home. He was honest and industrious and highly respected by a large circle of friends.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran church of which he was a member. Rev. Kjorlaug will have charge of the services and burial will be in Oakland cemetery.

~Scrap book clipping
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Added 01/03/2012 by Richard O'Brien:

Andrew Christensen (1862 Jul 21-1932 Jan 10). Source: Obit, Waukon Republican Standard.
Dale Woodmansee Lists 1932 Jan 10 as date of death. Burial Oakland Cem. St Johns Addition.