Peter C. Lostgard, 1842-1910

LOSTGARD, EIKE

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/16/2009 at 09:41:58

Be Interred in Oak Hill Cemetery

Peter C. Lostgard died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Eike, yesterday morning [23 Aug 1910] at 6:10 o'clock of heart disease complicated with Brights disease. Mr. Lostgard had been sick for about 10 months. His many friends had seen him about town recently and his death came as a great surprise to all. The past few days prior to his death he gradually grew worse.

The funeral will be held from the Gilbert Eike residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Following the funeral service at the home there will be service at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock. The Masonic Lodge will have charge. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.

Peter C. Lostgard was born in Norway January 14, 1842. He was married in Norway in 1869. In 1870 the Lostgard family came to Fayette county, Iowa. There Mrs. Lostgard died about 37 years ago. Since then Peter has been making his home with his children. He has lived in Estherville with his daughter since 1893. Besides Mrs. Eike he leaves two sons.

Mr. Lostgard had been a strong and leading Mason for many years, and has always been active in local lodge work. He was a reliable and honorable citizen. As one of the best known men in Estherville he will be greatly missed in this community.

The Enterprise joins in sympathy to the family.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 24, 1910.

Source: 1880 Federal Census record: Northwood, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory-- Head of household: Peter C. Lostgard, widowed farmer, age 39; Christian Lostgard, son, 14, born in Norway; Gulia (sic) Lostgard, daughter, 12, born in Norway, keeping house; Isabel Lostgard, daughter, 10, born in Iowa; Hanna Lostgard, daughter, 8, born in Iowa; Mary Lostgard, daughter, 6, born in Iowa.