Ernest Victor Olson

OLSON, HENRICHS, MOLSTEDT, LUNDGREN, SUNDBERG

Posted By: Ann Bowler (email)
Date: 3/26/2013 at 08:03:32

Born 27 Aug 1898 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa
Died 21 Dec 1951 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa
Buried in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa

“Fort Dodge Messenger”, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Saturday December 22, 1951. Page 1.
“Ernest Olson, 50, is Accidentally Shot And Killed”

“Ernest V. Olson, 53, Food products salesman, accidentally shot and killed himself late Friday as he was entering a field near here to go rabbit hunting.

Webster County Coroner Welch Laufersweiler said Saturday that Olson apparently got out of his car, slipped and fell. The jar of the fall evidently discharged the hunter’s shotgun, Laufersweiler said.

The accident happened on a country road southwest of Fort Dodge. Coroner Laufersweiler called to the scene late in the afternoon, said Olson was dead when he arrived.
Olson is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Clifford of Valparaiso, Ind.; a grandson David Clifford; one sister, Mrs. Carl R. Olson of Fort Dodge; and two brothers, Elmer H. Olson of Chicago, Ill., and Herbert C. Olson of Tacoma, Wash.

His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Gust Olson of Fort Dodge, one sister and three brothers preceded him in death.

Born in Fort Dodge on August 27, 1898, Olson attended the local schools. He was married to Miss Lillian Hinrichs on May 20, 1923, in Fort Dodge.

He was employed by the Fort Dodge Creamery company here for about 20 years. Seven years ago he became a salesman for the Kraft Foods distributors and two years ago he accepted a position with the Crescent Macaroni and Cracker company of Davenport. He was that firm’s sales representative for Fort Dodge and vicinity.

Olson was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church in Fort Dodge.
He was an enthusiastic sportsman, avidly interested in both hunting and fishing.

Funeral rites for Mr. Olson will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Guenther funeral home. The Rev. Ad Shewidder, pastor the church will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Paul Evangelican Lutheran cemetery.”

“Fort Dodge Messenger” Fort Dodge, Iowa. Wednesday December 26, 1951. Page 17.
“Ernest V. Olson Funeral Services”

“Ernest V. Olson, 53, Fort Dodge resident killed last Friday in a hunting accident, were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Guenther funeral home.

The Rev. Ad Schwidder, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church, officiated. Burial was in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Gray, Ewald G. Trost, Floyd Owens, A. E. Anderson, Clarence Olson and James Williams, all of this city.

Mrs. Donald L. Pieper sang ‘Beautiful Savior’ and ‘Just As I Am’ during the service. She was accompanied by E. O. Hillman.

The many flowers were arranged by Mrs. Ewald G. Trost and Mrs. Mary Mandelko.

Employees of the Fort Dodge Creamery company attended the rites in a group. Mr. Olson was formerly employed by the creamery.

Among those attending the rites from out of town were Elmer Olson of Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. Hoger Olson of Olathe, Kas.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vedvig of Omaha; Oscar Lundgren of Burnside; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Griepenberg and son, Karlie, of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elsen and Mr. and Mrs. William Elsen of Palmer; and Edward Halverson of Minneapolis.”