Pedersen, John (1848-1939)

PEDERSEN, PETERSON, JENSEN, NILSEN, CHISTOFFERSEN, KOLLING, HANSON, BERNSMEIER

Posted By: Karla Selseth (email)
Date: 2/24/2005 at 14:38:28

Mr. John Pedersen, longtime resident and highly esteemed and successful farmer of this community, died at his farm home northwest of Jewell at 9:15 o'clock last Friday morning. He died at the home where he had lived almost continuously for more than sixty years; at the advanced old age of 90 years, 3 months and 16 days. His death was due to pneumonia and aliments incident to his old age.

John Pedersen was born in Denmark November 17, 1848 and died March 3 1939. From Denmark he came to America in 1877, locating in Hamilton County, Iowa on the farm near Jewell, and resided here ever since except for one or two years that he lived at Randall.
He was the son of Peder and Maren Jensen.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Denmark; and held membership in the Danish Lutheran church in Jewell.

Mr. Pedersen was married to Lena Christopherson who died April 11, 1889. Three children were born to this union; two of whom, twins, died in infancy, and one of whom, now Mrs Anton Kolling, survives. He married Anne Maria Nilsen November 29, 1889, at Jewell, Iowa: five children being born to this union, all of whom survive. They are; Peter M., Anton N., and Mrs. Russell Bernsmeier, all of Jewell; Mrs. Harry Hanson, Of Jackson, Minn.; and Carl G., of Story City. Other survivors include 22 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and many other more distant relatives.

The funeral was held Tuesday at the home at 1:00 o'clock; Jesse B. Olson singing a solo at the service; and at 2:00 o'clock at Bethesda Lutheran church in Jewell, Mrs. Gail Stoneking and and Mrs. Yorke Johnson singing two duets at this service, with Mrs. A. W. Knudson accompanying. The Pastor, Rev. Carl Opsahl, conducted the service. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery in Jewell. Those who served as pall bearers were six of Mr. Pederson's grandsons; Berne Hanson, Johnie Kolling, Dean Peterson, Marvin Peterson, Arling Peterson and Illiff Bernsmeier. The following memorials were given; $15.00 to home missions by Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kolling and family, Mrs and Mrs Peter M. Peterson......