Frederick Ernest "Fred" Albertson 1882-1934

ALBERTSON, PULLEN, ENERSON, JACKSON, JOHNSON

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Date: 8/13/2011 at 00:50:44

Fred Albertson Dies at S.U.I. Hospital Today
Illness Extended Over Several Weeks – Reside Here 30 Years
Fred Albertson, 52, one of Estherville’s best known and beloved citizens died at the University hospital at Iowa City at six thirty this morning. He had been taken there for observation and treatment about a week ago. His illness which had extended over about three months times was in the nature of a general nervous breakdown.

Mr. Albertson was born at Inwood, Iowa, and came to Estherville from that place. He has been in the grain business in some capacity since coming here. Outside of business circles he was best known as a talented singer, a member of the Estherville mixed quartette and as a soloist. He was a member of the Masonic Eastern Star and Elks lodges.

Surviving are his wife and three children, Keith of Swea City, Frederick and Fae of Estherville who were with him when he passed away.

The body is being brought back to Estherville for burial but funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of the family here. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, September 20, 1934)

Funeral Services For F. E. Albertson Held Here Sunday
Funeral services for Fred E. Albertson who passed away at the hospital at Iowa City Thursday, Sept. 20, were held Sunday afternoon at two thirty from the Presbyterian church with Dr. A. G. Bailey in charge. A short prayer service had been held at two o’clock at the home. Interment was made in the East Side cemetery with attorney Wm. S. Johnson, Ralph Rousseau, George Booth, Irving Ellerston, Roy C. Brown and G. H. Raife acting as pall bearers.

Mr. Albertson was born Oct. 18, 1822 [1882], at Inwood, Iowa. He completed his education in the schools of that town graduating from the high school with the class of 1900. He taught school for a short time then took up business training in a college in Minneapolis. He came to Estherville in 1904 to work for the Anderson and Moen Grain company and continued in the grain business until his death. For the last eight years he was manager of the Frazier Smith office here.

He joined the Methodist church as a boy but for the past several years has helped in the choir of the Presbyterian church. He was a member of the Elks and Masonic lodges and of the Eastern star. He held a number of offices in these including that of Worthy Patron of the Star.

In 1907 Mr. Albertson was married to Miss Zella Pullen of this city. Three children were born to them, Keith C., Frederick E. and Fae. The widow and children, three sisters Mrs. G. E. Enerson of Creswell, Oregon, Mrs. C. J. Jackson of Salem, Oregon, Mrs. E. G. Johnson of Parma survive. His parents, one sister and one brother died several years ago.

Those from away from here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Stolk of Sioux Falls, Mr. and Mrs. E. Chadwick of Fostoria, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Anderson of Spirit Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evers of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Oats of Storm Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Albertson of Rembrandt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrison and Dr. J. Kenny of Ocheyedan, W. Pletch of Algona, Miss Lida Everson of Fort Dodge, Mrs. E. G. Johnson of Parma, Idaho, Curtis and Clarence Albertson of Inwood, C. J. Johnson, J. L. Bordon, E. W. Fisk, W. Smith and Mort Albertson Jr. all of Minneapolis.

It would be hard to find a more kindly man than Fred Albertson. He had no enemies. On the contrary his constant courtesy and consideration made him a universal favorite. He was always ready to help in carrying out a social program, in taking his share of civic responsibility. Hundreds of sorrowing people have been heartened by his lovely, cultured baritone voice, heard at the funeral rites of his friends and acquaintances. His cheery greeting was a vital part of the day for many friends.

Called to his final reward at an untimely age, Mr. Albertson’s place in his home and in the community will be hard to fill. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, September 25, 1934)

Untimely Death of Fred Albertson is Mourned by Many
After an illness of two months Frederick E. Albertson passed away last Thursday morning at the University hospital in Iowa City. Mr. Albertson was taken ill something over two months ago but had not been in the best of health before that time. About a week before he was taken to Iowa City he became very seriously.

Fred, as he was known to everyone about the city, has been one of Estherville’s popular young men. He was gifted with a wonderful voice and being so gifted he was never afraid to use his talents. Wherever a voice was needed Fred was always the one to furnish it and he never failed to accommodate his friends by so doing when they were in need. He was of a pleasing disposition and has been popular in this city since his arrival almost thirty years ago.

He has been in the grain business representing the Fraser Smith Co. During the boom time he was probably the highest salaried man in the city.

Mr. Albertson was born in Inwood fifty-one years ago and came from that city here. He was united in marriage to Miss Zella Pullen twenty-six years ago and to this union there were three children born, Keith with the Northern Lumber Co. at Swea City, Frederick who has been taking his father’s place in the business and has not been appointed to the position here, and Fae who is still at home.

Funeral services were held Sunday from the Presbyterian church where Mr. Albertson has sung for years. The Rev. Arthur Bailey officiated. The remains were laid to rest in the East Side cemetery. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, September 26, 1934)