Ole Anderson, 1832-1919

ANDERSON, PETERSON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 07:44:57

AGED WALLINGFORD MAN DIED LAST MONDAY
Ole Anderson Passed to Final Reward after Long and Useful Life Here.

Ole Anderson, one of the pioneer residents of the Wallingford neighborhood, died at the home of his son, Monday evening [28 Jul 1919]. Mr. Anderson had been in poor health for some time past and his death was not unexpected by his relatives and friends.

Mr. Anderson, born 22 March 1831 in Norway, came to this county in the early days and has continued a respected and honored citizen until the time of his death. He first settled in High Lake township and later moved to Wallingford. He was past eighty-six years of age at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and a daughter. they are O. O. Anderson of Wallingford, Peter and A. J., and a daughter, Mrs. Olga Peterson of Bristol, South Dakota. The wife and mother died some 12 years ago.

Mr. Anderson was always active in the upbuilding of his community. He is remembered as a man that lived his life well, always ready to extend a helping hand to friends and neighbors. His loss is keenly felt by all who knew him, and yet they realize that it is for the best that he was taken to his final reward. He is freed from the pain and suffering of this life and is now awaiting his loved ones on that farther shore.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at burial made in the Lutheran cemetery east of Wallingford. The Democrat joins the many friends in conveying our deepest sympathy to the bereaved children in this hour of grief and loss.

Contributed: Ruth Hackett. Sources: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County,Iowa, July 30, 1919; Emmet County Death Records.

CC Note: Gravestone photo available.