Ericson, Charles A. 1853-1923

ERICSON, ANDERTON

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 10/8/2016 at 22:44:05

Source: Hawarden Independent (9-6-1923)

Born: August 28, 1853
Died: September 3, 1923

Charles August, one of the pioneer settlers of Union County, South Dakota, and for the past fourteen years a resident of Hawarden, passed away at his home afternoon, September 3rd. His death was due to an illness which extended over a period of two years, although he was bedfast for only four days prior to his death. He loved life and fought nobly to regain his health, but in spite of all that medical skill and loving hands could do, he gradually grew weaker and peacefully slept away.

Charles August Ericson was born in Westrop, Nerke, Sweden, August 28, 1853, so had just passed his 70th birthday. In June, 1872, at the age of nineteen, he came with his folks to America. Later he settled on a homestead in Union County, South Dakota, where he lived until the autumn of 1909, when he moved with his family to Hawarden and continued to make his home here until his death. He was one of the real pioneers of Union County and as all early settlers endured many hardships . He often spoke of the grasshopper period which was so keenly felt at that time. He managed business of the Hawarden Telephone Exchange for a number of years after moving to the city. On September 21, 1877, he was united in marriage with Adelaide M. Anderton who survives him. Besides the faithful wife, six children are left to mourn his loss, Jalmer, Ted, Eldon, and Mrs. Helmer Leadsteadt, all of Hawarden and vicinity; Arnold of Isanti, Minnesota; and Albert of Craig, Iowa, and also his nine grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, John Ericson of Hawarden and Aaron M. Ericson of Princeton, Minnesota. Besides these he leaves a host of relatives and friends who are deeply saddened by his death.

Mr. Ericson was a splendid type of citizen. Wherever he lived he was always regarded as a loyal friend and obliging neighbor. He was ever a faithful husband and father and was devoted to his family and his home. His death is a distinct community loss.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o’clock this afternoon and at the Baptist Temple at 2:30, with Reverend J.T. Parker, pastor of the Baptist Church, in charge, assisted by Reverend Ben Carlton, pastor of the Big Springs Baptist Church. He was laid to rest in Grace Hill Cemetery. Besides the relatives of this community, many out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral.