Leslie Larsen (1896-1932)

HANSON, LARSEN

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:07:00

May 31, 1896 --- August 28, 1932

Leslie Larsen Died Sunday

DEATH FOLLOWED EIGHT WEEKS OF ILLNESS IN HOSPITAL

The community was saddened when the news spread that Leslie Larsen, a young farmer of this community, had passed away Sunday evening. While the news of his illness the past weeks had partially softened the bad news, nevertheless it was hard for his many friends to realize the news was the truth.

On Monday, June 30, he was taken to the Lutheran hospital in Fort Dodge for an operation for acute gangrenous-ruptured appendix and since that time he has been in a serious condition. He has rallied several times, giving greater hopes to his friends and relatives, but he would then have another sinking spell.

Last week it was realized the end could not be far distant, so at his request and the permission of the doctors, he was removed to his home. This seemed to rally him as he enjoyed being home so much, but by Sunday evening his condition grew worse and he bid his family good-bye and in half an hour his spirit had departed.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ira D. Halvorsen of the Baptist church. Music was rendered by a quartet composed of Miss Margie Cleveland, Floyd Zinser, Rev. and Mrs. Ira D. Halvorsen, and a duet by Miss Cleveland and Mrs. Halvorsen. Mrs. Richard Reichter was pianist.

The local Legion post had charge of the services at the local cemetery where the body was laid to rest.

Obituary.

Leslie Larsen was born in the vicinity of Goldfield on May 31, 1896, and died at his home north of Goldfield on Sunday, August 28, 1932, age 36 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Most of his life has been spent in or near this vicinity.

In July 1918 he enlisted in the United States Army and was sent overseas but owing to sickness he did not see active service at the front. He was honorably discharged on July 26, 1919

On January 31, 1921, he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Hanson. To this union were born two children, Nadine Lucile and Bernard Leslie.

He was a kind and considerate husband and father, a congenial and helpful neighbor and friend.

He was a member of the local Earl B. Beisell Post No. 370 of the American Legion.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and two children, his father, Morton Larsen, eight brothers and two sisters and a host of relatives and friends.

Goldfield Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 1, 1932