Eric Egertson, 1848-1927

EGERTSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/30/2009 at 19:23:18

FUNERAL OF ERIC EGERTSON, RETIRED FARMER, HELD TUES.

Eric Egertson, retired farmer, died Saturday, Feb. 19 [1927] at his home in Wallingford, at the age of 79 years. The cause of his death was cancer.

Deceased was born in Hallingdal, Norway, Feb. 17 1848. He came to the United States 48 years ago and has lived in Emmet County for the past 15 years.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the East Riverside church of Wallingford in charge of Rev. T. Hansen. He was laid to rest in the East Riverside cemetery.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; February 23, 1927.