Ole Larson, 1839-1912

LARSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/14/2009 at 15:12:33

PIONEER IS CALLED

Ole Larson Answers Final Summons Friday

LIVED IN THIS COUNTY 20 YEARS

Funeral Service Was Held From Palestine Church Yesterday
Burial in Dolliver Cemetery

Ole Larson passed away at his home eight miles northeast of Estherville Friday [Dec. 13 1912] after an illness of only three or four days. The funeral service was held from the Palestine church yesterday and interment made in Dolliver cemetery.

Ole Larson was born in Norway 22 Nov 1839 and died at the age of 73 years, 22 days. He came to the United States in 1872, and settled on his farm in Ellsworth township about 20 years ago. His wife and eight children are left to mourn his death.

The deceased was always a good citizen, husband and father. He has made hosts of friends during his residence in Ellsworth township, Emmet county; they are grieved to learn of his death. [According to Emmet County Death Records his father's name was Lars Tungsvic.]

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 18, 1912.