Osmund O. Felle

FELLE, JORGENSEN, OSMUND

Posted By: Peter Gausmann (email)
Date: 1/24/2010 at 04:43:38

OSMUND O. FELLE

When Osmund O. Felle purchased his present farm on section 3, Center township, Winnebago county, it was covered with timber which had to be cleared before the land could be placed under cultivation. This fact indicates that he is one of the pioneer settlers of the county, and during the many years of his residence here he has ranked as a capable farmer and a public-spirited citizen. His birth occurred in Norway on the 1st of January, 1843, and his parents were Ole and Karie (Jorgensen) Felle, who passed their entire lives in that country.

Osmund O. Felle was reared and educated in his native land, remaining there until 1870, when he came to the United States. He at once made his way to Winnebago county, Iowa, and purchased eighty acres on section 3, Center township. He immediately set about clearing his place of timber and as soon as possible planted the usual crops. As the years have passed he has erected good buildings and otherwise improved his farm, and he derives from his land a gratifying annual income. He actively engaged in its operation for many years, but is now living practically retired, leaving the farm work to others. He owns stock in the Lake Mills Creamery Company and derives from that investment a good return.

On the 4th of February, 1876, Mr. Felle was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Osmund, and to them were born two sons, Osmund and Ole, both of whom, however, died in infancy. They have an adopted son, Frank R., who was born December 31, 1881, and is now operating the home place, though he formerly engaged in railroading.

Mr. Felle supports the republican party by his ballot, but has never been an aspirant for office. In religious faith he is a Lutheran. The competence which he enjoys is the direct result of his industry and good management, and his many admirable personal qualities have gained for him the respect of all with whom he has come in contact.

Source: History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol. II. Pioneer Publishing Company (Chicago), 1917. pp. 506-507.