Elma (Weltha) CHARLSON

WELTHA, CHARLSON, COLE, MICHELSON, RUETINGER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:45

December 19, 1890 --- November 20, 1983

Elma Weltha Charlson was born December 19, 1890 in Randall, Iowa, Hamilton County. Her parents were
Jacob and Ella Weltha. She had five brothers and two sisters. On July 13, 1911 she was united in marriage to Bert Charlson and to this union were born five children: Sylvia Cole, Earl Charlson, Evonell Michelson, Stanton Charlson and Melbourne Charlson (deceased). Bert and Elma lived in Roland, Iowa and Renwick, Iowa and then moved to Thor, Iowa. Bert passed away in February 1960. Elma passed away in Bakersfield, Calif., at the age of 93 years, one month, eight days on November 20, 1983.

She is survived by two sisters, Mabel Weltha of Story City and Mrs. Charles Ruetinger of Wapello, Iowa, one sister-in-law, Anna Weltha; and four children: Sylvia Cole of Meadview, Ariz., Earl at Soldiers Home in Marshalltown, Ia., Evonelle Michelson of Hemet, Calif., Stanton of Meadview, Ariz., and Melbourne Charlson passed away on Oct. 15, 1977.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
June 13, 1984

[Buried in East Ullensvang Cemetery, Thor, Humboldt County, Iowa]