Gunderson, Samuel 1862-1941

GUNDERSON, HOLVERSON, HELLE, GESELL, ANDERSON, NATVIG, PETERSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/30/2012 at 16:05:47

Source: Howard County Times November 26, 1941

Samuel Gunderson

Samuel Gunderson was born on July 27, 1862 at Siljord, Telemarken, Norway. His parents were Gunhild and Gunder Holverson. He spent his early years and obtained his academic and university education, followed by five years of teaching, in the old country, before coming to America in the year 1887, at the approximate age of 25. Two years later, June 2, 1889, he united in marriage with Sarah Helle at Cresco, and they came to Ridgeway, where they made their home for the following 51 years, with the exception of one year, 1918, spent at Decorah. To this union were born four daughters: Mrs. John Gesell of Ridgeway, Mrs. Sophia Anderson of Rochester, Mrs. Clarence Natvig of Kimball, S. D., and Mrs. Arthur J. Peterson of Minneapolis. Surviving also are the widow, Mrs. Samuel Gunderson, the 4 daughters, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and also three brothers of the deceased; Charles, Halvor and George Gunderson, all of Devils Lake, N. D., and one sister, Gunhild in Norway. The fifty years spent in this vicinity, teaching parochial school and his devoted service in the Lincoln, Madison and Ridgeway congregations is well known by all in this community. His tireless work extended thru out the pastorate of the following: Rev. E. Wulfsberg, Rev. N. P. Xavier, Rev. Thos. Nelson and Rev. Jordahl.

In June of this year, Mr. Gunderson was confined to his bed, and his patience and kind nature was always a pleasure to his loved one constantly around him. Death came peacefully at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night after nearly six months of confinement.

Funeral Services were held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at the home in Ridgeway and at 2 o’clock p.m. at the Lincoln church. Pall bearers were as follows: Gilbert Haatvedt, Chris Trytten, Elmer Hove, Theo. Hopperstad, Iver Anderson and Steen Johnson. The honorary pall bearers were: Ole Linde, Chas. Flatland, Helge, Aarke, Ivan Hovden, John K. Hovden, Ole Gilbertson, Tom Sime and Hans Johnson. The officiating pastors were Rev. D. C. Jordahl and Rev. M. B. Quill. Following the service the body was laid to rest at Lincoln church cemetery.

May his blessed memory be ever with us for years to come.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers.

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