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Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme

F, b. 18 November 1919, d. 19 July 1993

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Father*

Henry August Klemme b. 18 Jan 1888, d. 21 Mar 1983

Mother*

Anna Sophia Schmidt b. 21 Mar 1893, d. 24 Sep 1968

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was also known as Velma.
Name Variation		Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was also known as Willma.
Married Name	10 October 1945	As of 10 October 1945,her married name was Willer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was also known as Velma.

Name Variation

Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was also known as Willma.

Married Name

10 October 1945

As of 10 October 1945,her married name was Willer.

Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was born on 18 November 1919 at Akron, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Henry August Klemme and Anna Sophia Schmidt.
Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Mahlon D. Hansen and Lenora Anna Mathilda Klemme on 16 February 1938 at Marcus, Iowa; Double marriage of sisters Lenora and Ella Klemme with Mahlon Hansen and George Willer.
Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme married Theodore William Willer on 10 October 1945.
Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme died on 19 July 1993 at age 73.

Census Date	Location
19 January 1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was listed as a daughter in Henry August Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
7 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was listed as a daughter in Henry August Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

19 January 1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was listed as a daughter in Henry August Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

7 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Wilma Erma Laverna Klemme was listed as a daughter in Henry August Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

On 8 July 1962 at Akron, Iowa, Klemme Reunion 08 July 1962.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Portland, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T625_506; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 1002.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 35. Sheet 2B. ED75-27.

Athel Vincent Arney

M, b. 8 December 1924, d. 9 November 2012

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Lawrence Corwin Arney b. 18 Jan 1881, d. 1 Feb 1960

Mother*

Eliza Verna Vincent b. 31 May 1887, d. 9 Apr 1954

Athel Vincent Arney was born on 8 December 1924 at Tulare, California.
He was the son of Lawrence Corwin Arney and Eliza Verna Vincent.
Athel Vincent Arney married Nona Mae Abraham, daughter of Arthur Matthew Abraham and Hannah Wilhelmina Groon, on 18 August 1946 at Riverside Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Iowa.
Athel Vincent Arney died on 9 November 2012 at age 87.

Census Date	Location
15 April 1930	Exeter, Tulare, California	Athel Vincent Arney was listed as a son in Lawrence Corwin Arney's household on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.¹

Census Date

Location

15 April 1930

Exeter, Tulare, California

Athel Vincent Arney was listed as a son in Lawrence Corwin Arney's household on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.¹

On 22 March 1943 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Fresno, California, Name: Athel V Arney Birth Year: 1924 Race: White, citizen (White) State: California County or City: Tulare Enlistment Date: 22 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Fresno Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Engineering Aide (Designated Field) or Sales Clerk Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 32 Weight: 119. On 13 September 1944 at World War II Prisoners of War Name: Athel V Arney
Race: White
Residence State: California

Report Date: 13 Sep 1944
Latest Report Date: 1 Jun 1945

Grade: Staff Sergeant
Grade Notes: Major or Asst. superintendent of nurses or Director of nurses or Director of dietitians or Director of physical therapy aides or Staff Sergeant or Technician 3d Grade or Lt. Commander or Petty Officer, 2nd Class
Service Branch: Army
Arm or Service: Air Corps
Arm or Service Code: Air Corps
Organization Type: Heavy Bomber
Parent Unit Type: Group/Regiment/Commands/System
Area Served: European Theatre: Germany
Detaining Country: Germany
Camp: 091
STATUS: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Report Source: Individual has been reported through sources considered official.
Athel Vincent Arney emigrated on 3 June 1945 from New York Arrival Date: 3 Jun 1945 Ship Name: Monticello Port of Arrival: New York, New York. He and Nona Mae Abraham lived in 2002 at Sun City West, Arizona. Athel Vincent Arney and Nona Mae Abraham lived in August 2009 at Sun City West, Arizona.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED54-29. Dwelling 292.

Lawrence Corwin Arney

M, b. 18 January 1881, d. 1 February 1960

Father*

John H. Arney b. 22 Feb 1856, d. 18 Nov 1925

Mother*

Amanda J. Sweeney b. Jan 1856, d. 1920

Lawrence Corwin Arney was born on 18 January 1881 at Iowa.
He was the son of John H. Arney and Amanda J. Sweeney.
Lawrence Corwin Arney married Eliza Verna Vincent, daughter of (?) Vincent and (?) Chivers, on 13 September 1905 at Tulare, California.
Lawrence Corwin Arney died on 1 February 1960 at Tulare, California, at age 79.¹

Census Date	Location
19 June 1900	Exeter, Tulare, California	Lawrence Corwin Arney was listed as a son in John H. Arney's household on the 1900 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.²
15 April 1930	Exeter, Tulare, California	Lawrence Corwin Arney was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.³

Census Date

Location

19 June 1900

Exeter, Tulare, California

Lawrence Corwin Arney was listed as a son in John H. Arney's household on the 1900 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.²

15 April 1930

Exeter, Tulare, California

Lawrence Corwin Arney was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.³

Lawrence Corwin Arney obtained US Social Security Card; reported in CA Death Index. On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Tulare, California.

Children of Lawrence Corwin Arney and Eliza Verna Vincent

Nedra L. Arney b. 22 Apr 1906, d. 4 Aug 1958
Wilda V. Arney b. 21 Dec 1907, d. 26 Aug 2000
Meatha A. Arney b. 28 Jul 1909, d. c Aug 1910
Guyla Vinnette Arney b. 3 Sep 1914, d. 10 Feb 1987
Athel Vincent Arney b. 8 Dec 1924, d. 9 Nov 2012

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 149.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED54-29. Dwelling 292.

Eliza Verna Vincent

F, b. 31 May 1887, d. 9 April 1954

Father*

(?) Vincent

Mother*

(?) Chivers

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Verna T.
Name Variation		Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Vera Elizabeth.
Name Variation		Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Verna Eliza.
Married Name	13 September 1905	As of 13 September 1905,her married name was Arney.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Verna T.

Name Variation

Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Vera Elizabeth.

Name Variation

Eliza Verna Vincent was also known as Verna Eliza.

Married Name

13 September 1905

As of 13 September 1905,her married name was Arney.

Eliza Verna Vincent was born on 31 May 1887 at California.
She was the daughter of (?) Vincent and (?) Chivers.
Eliza Verna Vincent married Lawrence Corwin Arney, son of John H. Arney and Amanda J. Sweeney, on 13 September 1905 at Tulare, California.
Eliza Verna Vincent died on 9 April 1954 at Tulare, California, at age 66.¹

Census Date	Location
15 April 1930	Exeter, Tulare, California	Eliza Verna Vincent was listed as wife in Lawrence Corwin Arney's household on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.²

Census Date

Location

15 April 1930

Exeter, Tulare, California

Eliza Verna Vincent was listed as wife in Lawrence Corwin Arney's household on the 1930 Census at Exeter, Tulare, California.²

Eliza Verna Vincent obtained US Social Security Card; reported by CA Death Index. She had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Eliza Verna Vincent and Lawrence Corwin Arney

Nedra L. Arney b. 22 Apr 1906, d. 4 Aug 1958
Wilda V. Arney b. 21 Dec 1907, d. 26 Aug 2000
Meatha A. Arney b. 28 Jul 1909, d. c Aug 1910
Guyla Vinnette Arney b. 3 Sep 1914, d. 10 Feb 1987
Athel Vincent Arney b. 8 Dec 1924, d. 9 Nov 2012

Citations

[S204] California Death Records (published).
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED54-29. Dwelling 292.

Jessie Lenore Borst

F, b. 19 March 1894

Father*

William Rowen Borst b. Jan 1860, d. a Apr 1930

Mother*

Matilda Augusta Mason b. Feb 1871, d. a Apr 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 June 1914	As of 30 June 1914,her married name was Kantowski.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 June 1914

As of 30 June 1914,her married name was Kantowski.

Jessie Lenore Borst was born on 19 March 1894 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.¹
She was the daughter of William Rowen Borst and Matilda Augusta Mason.
Jessie Lenore Borst married Leo Alexander Kantowski, son of Frank Antone Kantowski and Selma Amalia Pfotenhauer, on 30 June 1914 at Hughes, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location
8 June 1900	Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota	Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as a daughter in William Rowen Borst's household on the 1900 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.²
3 April 1920	Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota	Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as wife in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1920 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.³
23 April 1930	Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota	Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as wife in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.⁴

Census Date

Location

8 June 1900

Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota

Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as a daughter in William Rowen Borst's household on the 1900 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.²

3 April 1920

Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota

Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as wife in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1920 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.³

23 April 1930

Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota

Jessie Lenore Borst was listed as wife in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.⁴

Children of Jessie Lenore Borst and Leo Alexander Kantowski

Francis W. Kantowski b. 20 Jan 1915, d. Dec 1984
Jeanne B. Kantowski b. 5 Sep 1916, d. 5 Oct 1944

Citations

[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 562000 (unknown file date).
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED181. Dwelling 54.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED188. Dwelling 21-23.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33-13. Dwelling 89.

Gilbert O. Kjos

M, b. 9 May 1893, d. December 1964

Father*

Martin Kjos b. Mar 1866, d. a Apr 1930

Mother*

Anna Minnie Halber b. Feb 1869, d. 2 Nov 1933

Gilbert O. Kjos was born on 9 May 1893 at Iowa.
He was the son of Martin Kjos and Anna Minnie Halber.
Gilbert O. Kjos married Julia Alvida Ness, daughter of John S. Ness and Mary Fanske, circa 1925.
Gilbert O. Kjos married Dorothy Hebeler, daughter of John Hebeler and Edith Healless, after 1930.
Gilbert O. Kjos died in December 1964 at age 71.

Census Date	Location
5 June 1900	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹
22 April 1910	Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa	Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa.²
7 January 1920	Sioux City Precinct 3, Woodbury, Iowa	Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux City Precinct 3, Woodbury, Iowa.³
2 April 1930	Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa	Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.⁴

Census Date

Location

5 June 1900

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹

22 April 1910

Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa

Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa.²

7 January 1920

Sioux City Precinct 3, Woodbury, Iowa

Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as a son in Martin Kjos's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux City Precinct 3, Woodbury, Iowa.³

2 April 1930

Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Gilbert O. Kjos was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.⁴

Gilbert O. Kjos obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence listed as Iowa.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Dwelling 69.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED205. Dwelling 10.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED203. Dwelling 180.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97-36. Dwelling 19. Precinct 5.

Dorothy Hebeler

F, b. 26 July 1909, d. September 1994

Father*

John Hebeler b. Nov 1873

Mother*

Edith Healless b. 8 Nov 1878, d. 15 Mar 1963

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	after 1930	As of after 1930,her married name was Kjos.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

after 1930

As of after 1930,her married name was Kjos.

Dorothy Hebeler was born on 26 July 1909 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Hebeler and Edith Healless.
Dorothy Hebeler married Gilbert O. Kjos, son of Martin Kjos and Anna Minnie Halber, after 1930.
Dorothy Hebeler died in September 1994 at age 85.

Census Date	Location
4 May 1910	Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa	Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a daughter in John Hebeler's household on the 1910 Census at Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
28 January 1920	Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa	Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a daughter in John Hebeler's household on the 1920 Census at Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa.²
23 April 1930	Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa	Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a sister in Raymond Hebeler's household on the 1930 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Census Date

Location

4 May 1910

Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa

Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a daughter in John Hebeler's household on the 1910 Census at Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

28 January 1920

Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa

Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a daughter in John Hebeler's household on the 1920 Census at Elkhorn, Plymouth, Iowa.²

23 April 1930

Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa

Dorothy Hebeler was listed as a sister in Raymond Hebeler's household on the 1930 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.³

Dorothy Hebeler obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED106. Dwelling 188.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 110.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-31. Dwelling 93.

Myron Leroy Abraham

M, b. 20 October 1921, d. 23 November 1994

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Alfred Rudolph Abraham b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 24 Sep 1971

Mother*

Josie J. Jamtgaard b. 3 Oct 1894, d. 13 Dec 1969

Myron Leroy Abraham was born on 20 October 1921 at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard.
Myron Leroy Abraham was baptized on 13 November 1921 at St Peters Lutheran Congregation, Union, South Dakota.
He married Esther May Ebsen, daughter of Peter Ebsen and Serena Christensen, on 26 November 1965 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Myron Leroy Abraham died on 23 November 1994 at age 73 also reported as 21 Nov 2004.

Census Date	Location
21 April 1930	Alcester, Union, South Dakota	Myron Leroy Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹
1940	Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota	Myron Leroy Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

21 April 1930

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Myron Leroy Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹

1940

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Myron Leroy Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

Myron Leroy Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; Last residence Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota. On 3 June 1984 at Argus Leader On June 6, 1944, 176,000 troops stormed onto Normandy Beach to liberate France from Hitler's hold. It is a day forever etched in the nation's memory known, simply, as D-Day: Myron Abraham, 62, was 22 when he waded through the green sea towards Omaha Beach, where the French Continent Peninsula sticks its big thumb into the Atlantic Ocean. He spent the night in a foxhole and faced his first German fire the next day. They were South Dakotans at Normandy on D-Day - scared soldiers among the 176,00 troops who stormed the shore June 6, 1944, to liberate France and smash Hitler's Festung Europa. Abraham, a Beresford native, is a husky man with a gentle laugh, now retired and living at 812 W. Madison St., in Sioux Falls. He has outgrown his Army uniform and keeps a purple heart in a lockbox as a reminder of the shrapnel that pierced his left leg along a road in Germany four months after the invasion. Abraham had previous battle experience under Patton in Sicily but was scared when he jumped into the water at Normandy. "If you don't have fear, you're crazy," he says. "You didn't know from one minute to the next if you're going to be dead or alive.. I was on the second wave, and that's the only reason I'm here. The first wave got pretty well wiped out."³ He lived in 1990 at 1230 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-1. Dwelling 5.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3851; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-4.
[S297] Mrs. Leo A. Abrahamson, The Abraham Olson Family - Second Edition, page 69.

Alvira Louise Abraham

F, b. 10 March 1920, d. December 1991

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Alfred Rudolph Abraham b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 24 Sep 1971

Mother*

Josie J. Jamtgaard b. 3 Oct 1894, d. 13 Dec 1969

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	7 March 1939	As of 7 March 1939,her married name was Myhre.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

7 March 1939

As of 7 March 1939,her married name was Myhre.

Alvira Louise Abraham was born on 10 March 1920 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard.
Alvira Louise Abraham was baptized on 11 April 1920 at St Peters Lutheran Congregation, Union, South Dakota.
She married Oscar Myhre, son of Carl Myhre and Dorthea Marie Barboe, on 7 March 1939 at Lincoln, South Dakota.
Alvira Louise Abraham died in December 1991 at age 71.

Census Date	Location
21 April 1930	Alcester, Union, South Dakota	Alvira Louise Abraham was listed as a daughter in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

21 April 1930

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Alvira Louise Abraham was listed as a daughter in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹

Alvira Louise Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-1. Dwelling 5.

Wendell Lourell Abraham

M, b. 27 May 1926, d. 2 February 2010

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Alfred Rudolph Abraham b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 24 Sep 1971

Mother*

Josie J. Jamtgaard b. 3 Oct 1894, d. 13 Dec 1969

Wendell Lourell Abraham married Patricia A. Boyum.
Wendell Lourell Abraham was born on 27 May 1926 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard.
Wendell Lourell Abraham was baptized on 27 June 1926 at St Peters Lutheran Congregation, Union, South Dakota.
He died on 2 February 2010 at age 83 Wendell passed away of natural causes on February 2, 2010 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 83. He grew up in the farming communities of Alcester and Beresford, pitching baseball and breaking his leg playing football; graduated from Beresford High in 1944, served proudly as an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps in WWII. He was married to Patricia Boyum for 52 years, until her death in January 2004.
"Abe" enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball with his co-workers at Midwest Coast Transport, always had the greenest lawn in the neighborhood, supported his kids at Lincoln High School football games, and knew what the weather was like in every city where his grown children lived.
Wendell is survived by 3 sons: Steve (Laurie) of Rapid City SD; Scott (Charlene) of Broussard, LA; Shawn (Sue) of Aurora, CO; and daughter Sherry of Tucson, AZ; as well as 6 grandchildren: Gretchen, Lea, Dustin, Trevor, Jessica and Kyle; brother Merle, Phoenix; and sister Arlys in Iowa.
We will always remember his sense of humor and his stories of dancing with Mom at the Arkota Ballroom to the sounds of Tommy Dorsey and all the Big Bands of the era. Dad, you will never be gone from our hearts and prayers! Memorial reception at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Crematory in Sioux Falls, S.D. at 2:30 PM on Sat., July 10, 2010.

Census Date	Location
21 April 1930	Alcester, Union, South Dakota	Wendell Lourell Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹
1940	Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota	Wendell Lourell Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

21 April 1930

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Wendell Lourell Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹

1940

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Wendell Lourell Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

Wendell Lourell Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Tucson, Pima, Arizona. On 24 November 1944 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Fort Levenworth, Kansas, Name: Wendell L Abraham Birth Year: 1926 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: South Dakota State: South Dakota County or City: Union Enlistment Date: 24 Nov 1944 Enlistment State: Kansas Enlistment City: Fort Levenworth Branch: Air Corps Branch Code: Air Corps Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status) Source: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Student Codes 0x, 2x, 4x and 6x as pertain to students will be converted, for machine records purposes, to the code number 992. Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 00 Weight: 000. He lived in February 2008 at 4609 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-1. Dwelling 5.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3851; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-4.

Merle Spencer Abraham

M, b. 8 January 1928, d. 4 August 2015

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Alfred Rudolph Abraham b. 1 Mar 1894, d. 24 Sep 1971

Mother*

Josie J. Jamtgaard b. 3 Oct 1894, d. 13 Dec 1969

Merle Spencer Abraham was born on 8 January 1928 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Alfred Rudolph Abraham and Josie J. Jamtgaard.
Merle Spencer Abraham was baptized on 7 April 1928 at St Peters Lutheran Congregation, Union, South Dakota.
He married Joan Marie Bruehler on 27 June 1951 at Union, South Dakota.
Merle Spencer Abraham died on 4 August 2015 at Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, at age 87 Abraham, Merle S. 87, Phoenix, AZ passed away August 4th of natural causes. He grew up in Beresford, South Dakota where he married Joan Bruehler in 1951. They lived in Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas before moving to Arizona in 1971. Jo and he owned and operated J's Hallmark and Make An Impression gift stores. Merle was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed weaving humor into any situation through his stories and jokes. He is survived by sons Jeff and Jay, daughter-in-law Christi Abraham, daughter Jan Kane, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale on Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:00 pm.

Census Date	Location
21 April 1930	Alcester, Union, South Dakota	Merle Spencer Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹
1940	Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota	Merle Spencer Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

21 April 1930

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Merle Spencer Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.¹

1940

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Merle Spencer Abraham was listed as a son in Alfred Rudolph Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Residence in 1935: Rural, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

On 15 March 1946 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Name: Merle S Abraham Birth Year: 1928 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: South Dakota State: South Dakota County or City: Union Enlistment Date: 15 Mar 1946 Enlistment State: Minnesota Enlistment City: Fort Snelling Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Carpenter, General or Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental technician. ) or Physics Laboratory Assistant or X- Ray Technician (X-ray photographer.) or Dental Hygienist or Medical Technician or Chemical Laboratory Assistant Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 00 Weight: 000. Merle Spencer Abraham lived in February 2010 at Phoenix, Arizona.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-1. Dwelling 5.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3851; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-4.

Russell Lester Abraham

M, b. 9 May 1922, d. 7 September 1988

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Russell Lester Abraham was born on 9 May 1922 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, twin with Roland Percival.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Russell Lester Abraham was baptized on 3 June 1922 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
He died on 7 September 1988 at at home from bone cancer, Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 66.¹
He was buried on 9 September 1988 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Russell and Evelyn (Simonson) Abraham tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
Russell L Abraham tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD

Census Date	Location
10 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Russell Lester Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

10 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Russell Lester Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Russell Lester Abraham was confirmed on 25 July 1937 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota. He obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; Last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Child of Russell Lester Abraham

Alan R. Abraham+ b. 12 Oct 1946, d. 25 Jul 2007

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 95, 1988, Sep 15.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 70.

Rolland Percival Abraham

M, b. 9 May 1922, d. 2 November 2006

Rolland Abraham

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rolland Percival Abraham was also known as Roland.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rolland Percival Abraham was also known as Roland.

Rolland Percival Abraham was born on 9 May 1922 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, twin with Russell Lester.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Rolland Percival Abraham was baptized on 3 June 1922 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
He married Ona L. Johnson, daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick, on 1 January 1944.
Rolland Percival Abraham died on 2 November 2006 at age 84 Rolland Abraham was born May 9, 1922 near Spink, SD to parents John and Selma (Solaas) Abraham. He died Thursday, November 2, 2006 in Alcester, SD at the age of 84 years, five months and 23 days. Rolland was raised and educated in Union County, SD. He attended Brule Creek Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. Rolland married Ona Johnson on January 1, 1944; to this union four daughters, Diane, Lynette, Nancy and Laurie, were born. He joined the US Army and served during WWII as a military police. Following his enlistment, Rolland returned home and began farming. After 47 years of making their home on a farm near Beresford, they retired to Alcester. Rolland was a member of the Beresford VFW. His parents, twin brother, Russell, and brothers, Delmer and Verdell preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Ona; four daughters, Diane Larson of Huron, Lynette (David) Nelson of Volga, Nancy (Mike) Lyle of Canton and Laurie Filley of Kansas City, MO; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Deloris (Duane) Johnson of Beresford; and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Abraham of Beresford and Wilda Abraham of Elk Point. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester with the family present from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Census Date	Location
10 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Rolland Percival Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

10 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Rolland Percival Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Rolland Percival Abraham was confirmed on 25 July 1937 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota. He and Ona L. Johnson lived in 2000 at 405 SD Highway 11, Alcester, South Dakota. Rolland Percival Abraham lived in April 2004 at Alcester, South Dakota.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 70.

Delmer Leon Abraham

M, b. 11 March 1929, d. 25 April 2004

Delmer Abraham 2004

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Delmer Leon Abraham was also known as Delmar.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Delmer Leon Abraham was also known as Delmar.

Delmer Leon Abraham was born on 11 March 1929 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Delmer Leon Abraham was baptized on 31 March 1929 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
He died on 25 April 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa, at age 75 Elk Point - Delmer Abraham, 75, of Elk Point, SD, died April 25, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, IA. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home in Elk Point, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Wilda, of Elk Point; a daughter, Sherry Fickbohm, Akron, IA; a son, Steve Abraham, Butte, MT; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Rolland Abraham, Alcester, SD; and a sister, Deloris Johnson, Beresford, SD. Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.¹
He was buried on 28 April 2004 at Brule Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota, US Army Korea.
Delmer L Abraham tombstone

Census Date	Location
10 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Delmer Leon Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

10 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Delmer Leon Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Delmer Leon Abraham was confirmed on 17 January 1943. He lived in 2000 at Elk Point, South Dakota.

Citations

[S330] ArgusLeader newspaper, 04/27/04.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 70.

Raymond Verdell Abraham

M, b. 18 January 1935, d. 25 December 1982

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Ramond.
Name Variation		Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Verdell.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Ramond.

Name Variation

Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Verdell.

Raymond Verdell Abraham was born on 18 January 1935 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Raymond Verdell Abraham died on 25 December 1982 at Jackson, Jackson, Minnesota, at age 47.
He was buried on 28 December 1982 at Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota.

Helen Lillian Erickson

F, b. 15 November 1910, d. 10 January 2001

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	18 January 1933	As of 18 January 1933,her married name was Abraham.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 January 1933

As of 18 January 1933,her married name was Abraham.

Helen Lillian Erickson was born on 15 November 1910.
She married Ole Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 15 January 1933 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, Post Office: Akron, Iowa.¹
Marriage record of Ole Abraham and Helen Lillian Erickson 15 Jan 1933 Union county, SD
Helen Lillian Erickson died on 10 January 2001 at age 90.²

Helen Lillian Erickson obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. On 15 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Abraham Family Reunion at home of Mrs Julia Abraham.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 108, 2001, Jan 18.

Darrell Muller Claussen

M, b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 March 1966

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Henry Claussen b. 24 Aug 1856, d. 16 Mar 1924

Mother*

Tillena Muller b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 11 May 1960

Darrell Muller Claussen was born on 4 May 1900 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, listed as 5 May 1900 in his obituary.¹
He was the son of Henry Claussen and Tillena Muller.
Darrell Muller Claussen married Alma Katherine Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 27 August 1925 at Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Darrell Muller Claussen died on 22 March 1966 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 65.²

Census Date	Location
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as an unnamed baby son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.³
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵
22 April 1930	Beresford, Union, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as an unnamed baby son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.³

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

22 April 1930

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.⁶

Darrell Muller Claussen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. On 15 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Abraham Family Reunion at home of Mrs Julia Abraham.

Citations

[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 573819 (unknown file date).
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 73, 1966, Mar 31.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-3. Dwelling 13.

Henry Claussen

M, b. 24 August 1856, d. 16 March 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Claussen was also known as Clausen.
Name Variation		Henry Claussen was also known as H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Claussen was also known as Clausen.

Name Variation

Henry Claussen was also known as H.

Henry Claussen was born on 24 August 1856 at Germany.
He married Emma Muller, daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein, on 26 September 1880 at Forsythe, Macon, Illinois.¹
Henry Claussen married Tillena Muller, daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein, on 16 September 1898 at Canton, South Dakota, also reported as Illinois.
Henry Claussen died on 16 March 1924 at age 67.²

Census Date	Location
14 June 1880	Illini, Macon, Illinois	Henry Claussen was listed as a laborer with the Martha Daly family on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.³
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota, living on Fourth Street.⁴
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

14 June 1880

Illini, Macon, Illinois

Henry Claussen was listed as a laborer with the Martha Daly family on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.³

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota, living on Fourth Street.⁴

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Henry Claussen immigrated in 1863.⁷ He was naturalized in 1877.⁷

Children of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller

Lydia L. Claussen b. Aug 1882
John William Claussen+ b. 4 Aug 1885, d. 16 Jul 1952

Child of Henry Claussen and Tillena Muller

Darrell Muller Claussen b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 Mar 1966

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, listed under Henry Claussell.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 31, 1924, Mar 20.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED155. Page 15. Dwelling 136.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Tillena Muller

F, b. 11 October 1873, d. 11 May 1960

Father*

John Peters Muller b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 24 Dec 1877

Mother*

Grace Janssen Klein b. 21 Jan 1838, d. Oct 1878

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Tillena Muller was also known as Tillie.
Name Variation		Tillena Muller was also known as Tilla.
Married Name	1898	As of 1898,her married name was Claussen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Tillena Muller was also known as Tillie.

Name Variation

Tillena Muller was also known as Tilla.

Married Name

1898

As of 1898,her married name was Claussen.

Tillena Muller was born on 11 October 1873 at El Paso, Woodford, Illinois.
She was the daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein.
Tillena Muller married Henry Claussen on 16 September 1898 at Canton, South Dakota, also reported as Illinois.
Tillena Muller died on 11 May 1960 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 86.
She was buried on 13 May 1960 at Zion Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location
1880	Whitmore, Macon, Illinois	Tillena Muller was listed as a niece in Jacob Peter Muller's household on the 1880 Census at Whitmore, Macon, Illinois.¹
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
21 April 1930	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as step-mother in Lydia L. Claussen's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota; living at 410 Fourth Street.⁵

Census Date

Location

1880

Whitmore, Macon, Illinois

Tillena Muller was listed as a niece in Jacob Peter Muller's household on the 1880 Census at Whitmore, Macon, Illinois.¹

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

21 April 1930

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as step-mother in Lydia L. Claussen's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota; living at 410 Fourth Street.⁵

Tillena Muller had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Child of Tillena Muller and Henry Claussen

Darrell Muller Claussen b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 Mar 1966

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0229 Sheet 614C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-1. Dwelling 53.

Mary Jane Imbrock

F, b. 2 June 1907, d. 6 November 1978

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Herman Imbrock b. c 1880, d. b Jul 1953

Mother*

Freda Gertie Twillman b. 9 Aug 1882, d. 26 Jun 1953

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Jane Imbrock was also known as Marie.
Married Name	17 August 1950	As of 17 August 1950,her married name was Abrahamson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Jane Imbrock was also known as Marie.

Married Name

17 August 1950

As of 17 August 1950,her married name was Abrahamson.

Mary Jane Imbrock was born on 2 June 1907 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Herman Imbrock and Freda Gertie Twillman.
Mary Jane Imbrock married Clarence Melvin Abrahamson, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 17 August 1950 at Hudson, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Mary Jane Imbrock died on 6 November 1978 at South Dakota at age 71 Mrs. Clarence Abrahamson, 71, Beresford, died Monday, (Nov. 6, 1978) at the Viborg hospital. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Lutheran church in Beresford. The Rev. Jalmer Eldal and Rev. Richard Peterson will officiate. The Wass funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Abrahamson, the former Mary Imbrock, was born June 2, 1907, in Ireton. As a child, she moved with her parents to Hawarden. She was married Aug. 17, 1950, in Hudson. She worked as a waitress in several cafes in Hawarden, Beresford and Vermillion. Survivors include the widower; two brothers, William of Centerville and George in California, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Tracy of Orange, Calif.

Census Date	Location
19 April 1910	Reading, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a daughter in Herman Imbrock's household on the 1910 Census at Reading, Sioux, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of James Dauberman at Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa.
5 April 1930	Ireton, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a granddaughter in Lou Twillman's household on the 1930 Census at Ireton, Sioux, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

19 April 1910

Reading, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a daughter in Herman Imbrock's household on the 1910 Census at Reading, Sioux, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of James Dauberman at Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa.

5 April 1930

Ireton, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a granddaughter in Lou Twillman's household on the 1930 Census at Ireton, Sioux, Iowa.²

Mary Jane Imbrock obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0154; Image: 1224; FHL Number: 1374436.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ireton, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: 683; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 249.0.

Reuben Rusten

M, b. 22 September 1916, d. 10 November 1991

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Erland Jacob Rusten b. 25 Jan 1870, d. 16 Nov 1957

Mother*

Anna Emelia Nelson b. Jun 1874, d. 12 Aug 1948

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Reuben Rusten was also known as Rueben.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Reuben Rusten was also known as Rueben.

Reuben Rusten was born on 22 September 1916 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.
He was the son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson.
Reuben Rusten married Elvera Loretta Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 5 October 1948 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Lincoln. Post Office: Beresford; her surname listed as Abrahamson.¹
Reuben Rusten died on 10 November 1991 at Hawarden Community Hospital, Hawarden, Iowa, at age 75.²
He was buried on 15 November 1991 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Reuben and Elvera (Abraham) Rusten tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD

Census Date

Location

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

Reuben Rusten obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 98, 1991, Nov 21.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.

Erland Jacob Rusten

M, b. 25 January 1870, d. 16 November 1957

Father*

Karl Rusten d. b 1900

Mother*

Kari Endreson b. 6 Feb 1828, d. 2 May 1909

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as Edward J.

Name Variation

Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as E. J.

Erland Jacob Rusten was born on 25 January 1870 at Lejaskogen, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway.
He was the son of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.
Erland Jacob Rusten married Anna Emelia Nelson, daughter of Peter J. Nelson and Mariah Beret (?), on 11 July 1893 at Lands Lutheran Church, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Erland Jacob Rusten died on 16 November 1957 at Clay, South Dakota, at age 87.¹
He was buried after 16 November 1957 at Lands Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

20 June 1900

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Erland Jacob Rusten was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

25 April 1910

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

Erland Jacob Rusten was a farmer. He immigrated in 1886 to from Norway. He immigrated with Kari Endreson in 1886.

Children of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson

Bessie Rusten⁶ b. 16 Jul 1895, d. 23 May 1971
Philip Rusten+⁷ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 27 Dec 1985
Clara Rusten b. 21 Aug 1899
June Rusten+ b. 6 Nov 1901, d. Mar 1989
Elvin Rusten b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Feb 1986
Alma Rusten b. 7 May 1905, d. 4 Jun 1990
Julius Rusten b. 13 Apr 1907, d. Sep 1987
Palmer Rusten b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 19 Oct 1992
Melvin Rusten+ b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 26 Sep 1996
Arne Rusten b. 21 Jul 1913, d. 14 Jan 1998
Reuben Rusten b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 10 Nov 1991

Citations

[S362] South Dakota, South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 176.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 45.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490479 (unknown file date).
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490480 (unknown file date).

Anna Emelia Nelson

F, b. June 1874, d. 12 August 1948

Father*

Peter J. Nelson b. c 1840, d. b 1920

Mother*

Mariah Beret (?) b. c 1845, d. a Feb 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Emelia Nelson was also known as Annie Amelia.

Married Name

11 July 1893

As of 11 July 1893,her married name was Rusten.

Anna Emelia Nelson was born in June 1874 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter J. Nelson and Mariah Beret (?).
Anna Emelia Nelson married Erland Jacob Rusten, son of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson, on 11 July 1893 at Lands Lutheran Church, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Anna Emelia Nelson died on 12 August 1948 at Lincoln, South Dakota, at age 74.¹

Census Date

Location

1880

Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as a daughter in Peter J. Nelson's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory.²

20 June 1900

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

25 April 1910

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Anna Emelia Nelson had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children. She had 10 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Emelia Nelson and Erland Jacob Rusten

Bessie Rusten⁷ b. 16 Jul 1895, d. 23 May 1971
Philip Rusten+⁸ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 27 Dec 1985
Clara Rusten b. 21 Aug 1899
June Rusten+ b. 6 Nov 1901, d. Mar 1989
Elvin Rusten b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Feb 1986
Alma Rusten b. 7 May 1905, d. 4 Jun 1990
Julius Rusten b. 13 Apr 1907, d. Sep 1987
Palmer Rusten b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 19 Oct 1992
Melvin Rusten+ b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 26 Sep 1996
Arne Rusten b. 21 Jul 1913, d. 14 Jan 1998
Reuben Rusten b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 10 Nov 1991

Citations

[S362] South Dakota, South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 360A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 176.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 45.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490479 (unknown file date).
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490480 (unknown file date).

Jens Moller Larson

M, b. 10 April 1885, d. 1 March 1931

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Jens Moller Larson was born on 10 April 1885 at Greensfield, Clay, South Dakota.
He married Ida Andrea Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 22 March 1911 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as 1910.
Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham were divorced circa 1918.
Jens Moller Larson died on 1 March 1931 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 45.
He was buried after 1 March 1931 at Greensfield, Clay, South Dakota.

Child of Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham

Irene Julia Larson+ b. 2 Jun 1912, d. 12 Apr 1998

Irene Julia Larson

F, b. 2 June 1912, d. 12 April 1998

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Jens Moller Larson b. 10 Apr 1885, d. 1 Mar 1931

Mother*

Ida Andrea Abraham b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 23 Nov 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

21 June 1941

As of 21 June 1941,her married name was Rohlfsen.

Irene Julia Larson was born on 2 June 1912 at Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham.
Irene Julia Larson was baptized on 11 August 1912 at Brule Creek Church, Union, South Dakota.
She married Ralph Frank Rohlfsen on 21 June 1941 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Irene Julia Larson died on 12 April 1998 at age 85.

Census Date

Location

28 April 1930

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Irene Julia Larson was listed as a step-daughter in Joseph Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.¹

Irene Julia Larson obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. She lived at Sioux City, Iowa.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-3. Dwelling 160.

Martha Darline Sommervold

F, b. 28 August 1917, d. 9 February 2012

Martha Sommervold Jamtgaard

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 November 1943

As of 2 November 1943,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Martha Darline Sommervold was born on 28 August 1917 at Red Elm, Zweibach, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Martha Darline Sommervold married Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard, son of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum, on 2 November 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Martha Darline Sommervold died on 9 February 2012 at age 94 Martha Darline (Sommervold) Jamtgaard was born August 28, 1917 near Red Elm, South Dakota (Ziebach County) where her parents, John Konrad and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold homesteaded. She passed away February 9, 2012 at Bethesda Home after a short stay and under Hospice care. Her Goddaughter, Darlene Zweifel, was at her side. The Sommervold’s lived “out West”, as Martha referred to it, until she was seven years old. They moved to the Merrigan place just north of Spink, South Dakota in 1924 so Martha could start school in the fall. She didn’t like school very much, but her favorite teacher, Miss Eidem, was an inspiration. Martha enjoyed drawing and writing poems. She entered a contest with a drawing of two ducks and won $1.00 along with a personal congratulation letter from the Superintendent. After 8th grade graduation, Martha was a housekeeper for relatives, neighbors, and friends for mothers of newborns. Martha was baptized and confirmed at Roseni Lutheran Church. She married Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard on November 2, 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church while on Army leave. After the wedding, they were stationed in Newport News, Virginia and El Paso, Texas before moving to Marvin’s Aunt Sophie’s farm just north of Nora in 1945. In 1956, Marvin and Martha bought the current farm 3 ½ miles east of Beresford where Martha continued to live until she passed away. She joined Emmanuel Lutheran Church and shared her talents. During her 94 years, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Ladies Aid, bible studies, bowling, and always a fan at Marvin’s softball and horseshoe games. They were blessed with three daughters, a foster daughter, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchilden. Martha worked hard all her life, but found time to enjoy sewing, embroidery, crocheting, making bread, cakes, cookies, canning, and gardening. One of her biggest thrills was sewing gowns and collars for Emmanuel’s choir in 1981.
She always “had the coffee pot on” for anyone who stopped by for a chat. She collected rocks for years and everywhere she went she managed to add to her collection. Because of her love of rocks, it led her to build a fireplace in their home and a wishing well in the front yard topped with the bell tower from the North Spink schoolhouse she attended as a child. Marvin and Martha planted all the trees but three on their current farm, most of the evergreens were just a sprig when planted, but Martha would carry a 5-gallon pail of water to each one. She loved nature. Her dream to go to Norway came true in 2005. She traveled with her three daughters and 20 other Abraham family members. The trip began in Bergin and continued to Oslo, visiting family farms and attending the Abraham family reunion. Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her daughters, Jeanette Silva, Beresford, SD and three sons, Michael (Laurie) and daughter, Maris, Nashville, TN; Nathan (fiancé Kirsten Vascik) Oklahoma, OK; and Richard, Redmond, WA; Janice (Gary) Coleman, Dante, SD and daughter, Heidi(Chris) Howard and sons, Cameron and Caden, Pueblo West, CO; and son, Sean (Christi) and daughter, Eliza, and two sons, Isaiah and Anderson, Breckenridge, MN; Linda (Gary) Cummings, and daughter, Molly, Beresford, SD; Lillian (Dan) Holm, Hermantown, MN and three daughters, Angie Jonas and two sons, Trey and Tanner, Rochester, MN; Suzi (Herbie) Dillon and two daughters, Taylor and Sadie; Sara (Troy) Bolen and two daughters, Shania and Sierra, Hermantown, MN; one brother, Morris Sommervold, Inwood, IA; two brothers-in-law, Bruce Nilson, Fergus Falls, MN and Robert Hammitt, Alcester, SD.
Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin; parents, John K. and Petra Sommervold; two sisters, Mildred (Clarence) Zweifel and RuAdene (Bruce) Nilson; two sisters-in-law, Helen (Morris) Sommervold and Grace (Robert) Hammitt; and one nephew, Scott Hammitt. Visitation is scheduled at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD on Friday evening, February 17th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with the family present and a prayer Service at 7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at Emmanuel on Saturday, February 18th at 2:00PM. Memorials can be given in Martha’s honor by planting a flower, bush, or tree for yourself or others.

Census Date

Location

25 February 1920

Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota

Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

On 14 September 1975 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Petra (Abraham) Sommervold 80th birthday celebration.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold

F, b. 13 April 1919, d. 26 August 2007

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 February 1949

As of 20 February 1949,her married name was Zweifel.

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was born on 13 April 1919 at Red Elm, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Mildred Jeanette Sommervold married Clarence Martin Zweifel, son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli, on 20 February 1949 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Mildred Jeanette Sommervold died on 26 August 2007 at age 88 Mildred Jeanette (Sommervold) Zweifel was born April 13, 1919 on her parents, John and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold, homestead near Red Elm, South Dakota (near Faith, SD). She died at Bethesda of Beresford August 26, 2007 at the age of 88 years, four months and 13 days. She, at age four, moved with her parents and older sister, Martha to a farm north of Spink, SD where her brother, Morris and sister, RuAdene Rudi were born. Mildred attended North Spink School in Union County, SD for eight years. She began working for various families in the area and in Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Beresford where she worked for the Farmers Union Grocery and later Breuhlers Pharmacy until she married Clarence Zweifel on February 20, 1949. The couple lived on the Zweifel farm northeast of Beresford where they farmed with his brother Albert. Mildred enjoyed family and friends, flowers, working in her garden and caring for her home. She was a former member of Roseni Lutheran Church of rural Beresford and Lands Lutheran Church in rural Hudson, SD. She was a current member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, was active in WELCA and taught Sunday and Bible Schools. Mildred was a member of the Friendly Hour Club for over 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; daughter, Darlene Zweifel; sons, John (Valerie) Zweifel, David (Linda Kay) Zweifel and Royal (Kay) Zweifel all of Beresford; eight grandchildren, Heather Zweifel, Danelle (Tom) Kamnikar of Sioux Falls, Janelle Zweifel and Greg Behr of Murfreesboro, TN, Gregory Zweifel and Candace Jensen of Beresford, Mark (Shana) Zweifel of Harrisburg, Lori (Anthony) Laurvick, Luke Zweifel and Lisa Zweifel all of Beresford; great-grandchildren, Austin Zweifel of Murfreesboro, TN, Maggie and Lily Kamnikar of Sioux Falls and soon to arrive child of Mark and Shana. Mildred is also survived by her sister, Martha Jamtgaard of Beresford; brother, Morris Sommervold of Alcester; brother-in-law, Bruce Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN; sisters-in-law, Katherine Krause, Lorene (Freeman) Swanstrom and Laura Zweifel all of Beresford, Iona Carlson of Sioux Falls and Esther Zweifel of Alcester; two aunts, Violet Sand of Viborg and Margaret Sommervold of Sioux Falls and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; sister, Rudi Nilson; sister-in-law, Helen Sommervold; brothers-in-law, Edwin, Jacob, Albert, Emil, Walter Zweifel, Walter Krause, Merle Carlson and Marvin Jamtgaard preceded her in death.

Census Date

Location

25 February 1920

Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

Morris Norman Sommervold

M, b. 22 July 1925, d. 20 July 2012

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Morris Norman Sommervold was born on 22 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Morris Norman Sommervold married Helen Irene Loftesness on 4 February 1949 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Morris Norman Sommervold died on 20 July 2012 at age 86 Morris Sommervold was born July 22, 1925 in Union County, South Dakota to parents John K. and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold. He died July 20, 2012 at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 28 days. Morris was raised and educated in Alcester graduating from Alcester High School. He served in the US Army during WWII. Following his honorable discharge he returned home. He married Helen Loftesness February 4, 1949. Morris was a farmer and operated an excavating business, from which he retired in 1987. After Helen died in May 2001, he continued to live in Alcester. Morris moved to a veterans care home in Inwood, Iowa in 2010. He and Helen loved ballroom dancing and traveling. Morris liked reading, shooting pool and he belonged to a Snooker team. Recently, he enjoyed going for drives with his family to check the crops and see the countryside. Survivors include his son, Kurt (Michelle) Sommervold of Alcester; daughters, Karen (Martin) Buum of Waseca, MN and Karla (Bob) Osterday of Luverne, MN; seven grandchildren, Erin (Mike) Benolkin, James (Quinn) Buum, Angela (Wayne)Meyer, Brian (Hillary) Osterday, Teresa (Craig) Nelson, John (Tonia) Sommervold and Erik (Sophia) Sommervold; 10 great-grandchildren, Jack and Andrew Benolkin, Charlotte Buum, Brooklyn and Benjamin Meyer, Micah Nelson, Cameryn, Jaxon, Izzac and Karzen Sommervold; and many nieces, nephews and friends. His wife, parents, grandson, Ryan Sommervold, and three sisters, Martha Jamtgaard, Mildred Zweifel and Rudie Nilson preceded him in death. Funeral services for Morris Sommervold will be 2PM Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Lands Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD. Visitation will be 4-8PM Monday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester, SD. The family requests memorials to Lands Lutheran Church.

Census Date

Location

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Morris Norman Sommervold was listed as a son in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

On 31 May 1945 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, South Dakota, Name:Morris N Sommervold
Birth Year:1925
Race:White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:South Dakota
State of Residence:South Dakota
County or City:Union
Enlistment Date:31 May 1945
Enlistment State:Minnesota
Enlistment City:Fort Snelling
Branch:No branch assignment
Branch Code:No branch assignment
Grade:Private
Grade Code:Private
Term of Enlistment:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life
Education:4 years of high school
Civil Occupation:General farmers
Marital Status:Single, without dependents
Height:00
Weight:000.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold

F, b. 17 April 1934, d. 18 April 2004

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudie.

Name Variation

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudi.

Married Name

Her married name was Nilson.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was born on 17 April 1934.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold died on 18 April 2004 at age 70.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Fergus Falls, Otter Tail, Minnesota.

Lars Peterson Solaas

M, b. 31 December 1849, d. 22 March 1932

Father*

Peder Thoresen b. c 1818, d. 4 Aug 1851

Mother*

Marit Mortensdtr b. c 1823, d. 11 Sep 1867

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lars Peterson Solaas was also known as Lars Pedersen.

Lars Peterson Solaas was born on 31 December 1849 at Solaas, Orkendalen, Norway.
He was the son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr.
Lars Peterson Solaas married Selma Augusta Peterson, daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Lars Peterson Solaas married Johanna Olena Johanson in 1893.
Lars Peterson Solaas died on 22 March 1932 at Bethesda Home for the Aged, Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 82 L. P. SOLAAS, LONG TIME INVALID DIES AT HOME TUESDAY

Father of Local Men Will Be Buried At Roseni Next Monday

L. P. Solaas, early day homesteader in Emmet Township, died shortly after noon Tuesday at the Bethesda Home for the Aged where he has lived since 1926 and where he has been confined to his bed under the care of a special nurse for the last two years. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the Home and later at the Roseni church in charge of Rev. M. O. Ensberg. He will be buried in the Roseni cemetery beside his wife.

Mr. Solaas was 83 years old having been born at Solaas, Orkedalen, Norway December 31, 1849. He came to America in May, 1870 and homesteaded in Emmett township where he farmed for many years. Later he and his wife moved to Beresford where she died December 16, 1921.

On January 9, 1926 he entered the Bethesda Home where he resided until his death.

Mr. Solaas was married twice and was the father of 12 children, eleven of whom survive him. Funeral services have delayed pending the arrival of a son, Oliver, who is in the United States navy and who is expected to arrive here tomorrow or Saturday from California.

Among the children surviving him are: Joe Solaas of this city; Peter who farms south of town; Ben and Ole Solaas of Bristol; Martin of Winner and Chris and John Solaas.¹
He was buried on 28 March 1932 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 4, Lot 36, Block 1.

Census Date

Location

24 June 1880

Spink, Union, Dakota Territory

Lars Peterson Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.²

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

23 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁴

17 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁵

17 April 1930

Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Lars Pedersen took the name Lars Pedersen SOLAAS, (Lars P. Solaas) when he immigrated to America at the age of20 in 1870 and eventually settled in South Dakota. Both of his parents were deceased before he came to America.
(Pedersen means son of Peder; Solaas is the name of the farm in Orkedal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway). Lars Peterson Solaas immigrated on 8 April 1870 Also reported as May 1870; from residence of Orkendalen, destination of La Crosse, agent Ennis, Ship Norway, traveling with Ole Johns. Oiemo. He purchased land on 4 August 1880 at Emmet, Union, South Dakota, Sections 27 (40 acres), 28 (80 acres), and 34 (40 acres) in Emmet Township, T:94N, R: 50W, docid 3048.⁷

Children of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson

Christian A. Solaas+ b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mina L. Solaas+ b. 10 Sep 1882, d. 15 Feb 1921
Peter L. Solaas b. 26 Jul 1883, d. Jan 1959
Emma Solaas+ b. 26 Mar 1886, d. 25 Nov 1962
Maria Solaas b. 26 Jul 1888, d. 1889

Children of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson

Martin L. Solaas+ b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 6 Apr 1973
Joseph Solaas b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1 Dec 1940
Bernt L. Solaas+ b. 14 Dec 1898, d. 6 Oct 1978
Selma Sally Solaas+ b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999
Paul Solaas⁸ b. 18 Nov 1902, d. 14 Feb 1999
Ole Solaas+ b. 8 Jan 1905, d. 6 Dec 1975
Oliver Solaas+ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 30 Dec 1981

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 39, 1932 (Mar. 24).
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 409A. Page 13. Dwelling 118.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Sheet 7A.
[S200] e-mail address from the original atlas.
The index was compiled by Joy R. Fisher Std Atlas of Union Co, SD, Pg 27.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 793202 (unknown file date).