Sam E. Severeide (1860-1941)

SEVEREIDE, LARSON, MJAANES, MJANES, OSTREM, TWISELTON, RASMUSSEN

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/21/2024 at 12:30:23

From Story City Herald January 1, 1942 (page 2)

Sam E. Severeide was born in Severeide, Norway, on November 15rh, 1860, and passed away in Story City on December 19, 1941, at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 4 days.

He came to America in 1893 with his parents, Eric and Guri (Larson) Severeide, and was united in marriage to Anna Mjaanes in 1903.

To this union were born four children, namely: Mrs. Julia Ostrem of Story City, Bernard Severeide of Nevada, Lester Severeide of Story City, and Mrs. Odella Twiselton of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1933.

He is survived by his four children; five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Guri Rasmussen of Fjorde, Hordland, Bergen, Norway.

Mr. Severeide was a very fine Christian man who held the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Having found peace with God, he lived a faithful Christian life and attended the Immanuel Lutheran church of Story City until his health failed him. We thank God for what he was for his dear ones and fellowmen. Blessed be his memory.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Dec. 22, in the Immanuel church, following the prayer service at the home of Mr. Severeide's son, Lester, where the deceased had made his home during his declining years. The pallbearers were Silas Espe, Ole Roth, Edward Peterson, Oliver Alsager, Nels Fatland and Henry Hovland. Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Benj. Anderson and Truman Quam, accompanied by Louise Olson on the organ.