Quandahl, Nels N. Sr., 1828 - 1906

QUANDAHL, KJERLAND

Posted By: Norman Hjelmeland (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:41

Pioneer Norwegian Settler Passes

At an early hour last Thursday morning Nels N Quandahl, Sr., died in his home in Decorah after an illness of several months. Mr. Quandahl was one of the pioneer settlers of Winneshiek Co. He was born Oct 14, 1828, in Hardanger, Norway came to America in 1856, sought a residence in this county and settled on a farm in Pleasant township which remained his home until three years ago when he came to Decorah to reside. In 1860 Ingeborg Kjerland became his wife and she, with two sons, Nels N of Decorah and Ole N of Northwood survive. Mr. Quandahl was one of the men who made for better citizenship, honesty, integrity and upright living characteristic of his every day life. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the First Lutheran church, Rev. I.B.Torrison conducting and speaking in English and Rev. K. Seehaus of Locust speaking in Norwegian. The large attendance of old neighbors and friends bespoke the esteem in which the deceased was held.

Decorah Republican, Feb 1st, 1906, p.2

Decorah Lutheran Cemetery
 

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