Tjeran HEGGEN

HEGGEN

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2008 at 12:21:54

Renwick Times, Renwick, Iowa
May 31, 1928

Tjeran Heggen killed In R. R. Crossing Crash

Tjeran Heggen, living two miles southwest of Renwick died at Livermore last Thursday afternoon from injuries received when his car was hit by a westbound Rock Island train at the crossing south of Renwick. The accident happened at 2:59 and he died two hours later after being taken to Livermore on the train; He was driving a touring car with a trailer loaded with grain, which he was taking to Goldfield to have it ground for feed; The train did not pass over hls body, but it is believed that he was thrown with terrific force from the car. His skull was crushed and he suffered the loss of a large amount of blood. He was known to be a careful driver and it is believed that the strong wind which was blowing Thursday afternoon prevented him from hearing the train whistle for the crossing. The crew of the train No 463 picked up his body and the train was hurried to Livermore, where a company physician was waiting. His personal doctor and family were notified of the accident and arrived at Livermore before he died. He was unmarried and lived at home with his mother, one sister and brother, Paul. His body was taken to his home Thursday evening.

Tjeran Heggen was born in Polk County, Iowa, April 19, 1892, and died at Livermore, May 24, 1928, aged 36 years, 1 month and 5 days. He resided on a farm near Renwick since he was four years of age. He was confirmed and a member of the Lake Lutheran church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. O. T. Heggen, two brothers, T. O. Heggen of Fort Dodge and Paul at home, and four sisters, Olena, Bertha, Martha and Sarah. His father passed away about four years ago. Funeral services were held at the Lake Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon by his pastor Rev. T. J. Severtson of Eagle Grove. There was a profusion of flowers and his casket was draped with the American flag, he having served in the U. S. Navy during the World War. Six cousins acted as pall bearers and burial was made at Lake cemetery.