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Alfred Jorgen Blagen

Birth	:	22 Feb 1886 Canoe, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Nov 1959 La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Funeral services were held November 21 for Alfred Blagen, 73, retired Decorah farmer and businessman who died November 18 at the La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. The Rev. Alvon Nelson officiated at the services held at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Steine Funeral Home. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Julian Moe, Durwin Tweet, Selmer Larson, Arnold Peterson, Walter Forde and David Schneider. Music was provided by Mrs. Ransom Bolson, organist, Mrs. George Rowland, soloist, and a quartet composed of Roger Benrud, Peter Peterson, Joe Solie and Al Strom. Those on the floral... Read More	Funeral services were held November 21 for Alfred Blagen, 73, retired Decorah farmer and businessman who died November 18 at the La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. The Rev. Alvon Nelson officiated at the services held at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by the Steine Funeral Home. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Julian Moe, Durwin Tweet, Selmer Larson, Arnold Peterson, Walter Forde and David Schneider. Music was provided by Mrs. Ransom Bolson, organist, Mrs. George Rowland, soloist, and a quartet composed of Roger Benrud, Peter Peterson, Joe Solie and Al Strom. Those on the floral committee included Mrs. W.T. Symonds, Mrs. Alvin Huseby, Mrs. Raymond Juve and Mrs. Raymond Olson. Alfred Blagen was born February 28, 1886 in Canoe Township, the son of the late Martin and Mathea Blagen. Educated in the rural schools, he married Amelia G. Istad October 23, 1907 at the Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church with the Rev. S.A. Scarvie in charge of the ceremony. She preceded him in death April 6, 1955. He is survived by two daughters, Ellen Blagen and Mrs. Carl (Melba) Selland, both of Decorah. A son, Nathan, preceded him in death. Two grandchildren, Sonja and Ronald Blagen; a sister, Mrs. Emma Blagen of Decorah, and a foster sister, Mrs. Mary Larsen of Oxford, Wis., also survive. He was affiliated with First Lutheran Church. Decorah (Iowa) Public Opinion, November 23, 1959

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Alfred Jorgen Blagen's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Alfred Jorgen Blagen death?
Alfred Jorgen Blagen death on 18 Nov 1959 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Emelia Gustina Istad Blagen

(1888 - 1955)

Siblings

Ida Caroline Blegen Egge

(1880 - 1939)

Amanda Josephine Blegen

(1884 - 1884)

Children

Melba Jeanette Blagen Selland

(1909 - 2001)

Nathan Durwin Blagen

(1913 - 1943)

Ellen Josephine Blagen

(1919 - 2002)

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