Charles Christenson (1872-1925)

CHRISTENSON, SEVERSON, MCCOY, HOLLAND, BOYD, OLSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 3/30/2024 at 13:25:28

From Story City Herald January 29, 1925 (page 4)

Obituaries

Charles Christenson

Charles Christenson was born in Moscow, Dave county, Wisconsin, Dec. 16, 1872. When he was on year old he moved with his parents to the state of Nebraska. At the age of five they moved to Story City where he lived until his death.

He was married May 13, 1889, to Bertha Severson. To this union were born three children: Millie Martina, who died in infancy, Mrs. Geo. McCoy and Mrs. Orvie Holland, both of Story City.

Besides these, he is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Martha Christenson of Story City, two brothers, Henry and John of Minneapolis, two sisters, Mrs. Earl Boyd of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Joe Olson of Waukee, and four grandchildren.

The funeral was held Saturday in the St. Petri church, Rev. Andersen officiating. The pall bearers were Olaf Olson, P. A. Olson, Martin Jensen, John Ose, Knudt Toft and Ole Swenson.