Adolph Andersen (1850-1926)

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Posted By: Debra Scott Hierlmeier (email)
Date: 11/10/2008 at 16:04:18

ADOLPH ANDERSEN 1850-1926

Adolph Andersen was born in Denmark, January 23, 1859, and passed away at the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, February 20, 1926, at the age of 77 years and 28 days. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in his youth.

In December 1881, he was united in marriage to Ann Katinka Miller and in the early spring of 1882 he and his wife came to America and settled at Avoca, Iowa. To them seven children were born. November 22, 1895, his wife died leaving him to care for six small children which he did faithfully and well. In July 1916, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Hawkins.

He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood No 128 of Avoca being one of the charter members.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, three sons and two daughters; Chris , John and Carl, of Walnut; Mrs. Sena Maassen of Walnut; and Mrs. Georgine Pickerill of Avoca; three stepdaughters; Mrs. Anna C. Meyer of Geneva, Nebraska; Erma and Ruth Hawkins at home, also 25 grandchildren. One son, Peter, passed away June 29, 1920, and one daughter in infancy. One sister, Mrs. August Matzen lives at Longmont, Colorado.

Funeral services were held at the home east of Hancock Monday afternoon conducted by Rev H. P. Grinyer of Hancock. A quartette consisting of I. C. Plahn, Harvey Schnackel, Harry Lehnhardt, and Jesse Minnick accompanied by Mrs. William Deatherage provided the music. A short service was conducted at cemetery by the Danish Brotherhood. Burial was at Avoca cemetery.

From the Scrapbooks of Bessie Gross Gustafsen
Source: Avoca Journal Herald