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Christian Jensen “Chris” Elgaard

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Birth	:	17 Mar 1880 Midtjylland, Denmark
Death	:	27 Dec 1958 Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8720169, -96.1385193
Description	:	Chris J. Elgaard retired hardward merchant and former mayor of WEeping Water died at his home here last Saturday December 27, after a short illness. Funeral services were held on Wednesday December 31, 1958 at the Congreational church with Mr. J. C. Campbell officiating. S. H. Harmon accompanied by Mrs. Harmon sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and the Lord's prayer. Pallbearers were Oscar Hinds, Eugene Colbert, Fred Rehmeier, Harold Thomasson, Ralph Keckler, and Knud Jensen. Burial was at the Oakwood Cemetery with the HObson funeral home in charge. Christian Jensen Elgaard, the son of Hannah and... Read More	Chris J. Elgaard retired hardward merchant and former mayor of WEeping Water died at his home here last Saturday December 27, after a short illness. Funeral services were held on Wednesday December 31, 1958 at the Congreational church with Mr. J. C. Campbell officiating. S. H. Harmon accompanied by Mrs. Harmon sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and the Lord's prayer. Pallbearers were Oscar Hinds, Eugene Colbert, Fred Rehmeier, Harold Thomasson, Ralph Keckler, and Knud Jensen. Burial was at the Oakwood Cemetery with the HObson funeral home in charge. Christian Jensen Elgaard, the son of Hannah and Jens Elgaard was born 17 March 1880 in Maljby, Denmark he passed away 27, December 1958 at the age of 78 years 9 months and 10 days. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, 2 sons Frank of Lainsburg, Michigan and James Wichita Kansas a stopson Richard Rehmeier of Ellisville, Mo. a stepdaughter Mrs. Jack Kracht of Edgar, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. AT the age of 12 his family came to the unites Sates, settling in Hampton Mass. but 3 years later in 1896 they moved to Weeping Water where they engaged in farming. In 1902 he was married to Mette Mogensen, to which this union one daughter Olga, and 3 sons Frank, James and Leroy, his wife Mette passed away May 21, 1931. On 15 June 1953 he was married to Pauline Rehmeier of Omaha, they made their home in Weeping WAter and on June of 1958 they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Mr. Elgaard farmed from 1896 until 1922 when he entered the hardware business in which he remained 26 years until he retired in 1948. He was elected city councilman in 1943 and for a second term in 1945. On 14 October 1916 he was appointed mayro and served in that capacity until April of 1947. He was a member of the congregational church and of the Danish brotherhood, recieinv his 50 year membership pin from that organization in 1956. He was a secretary of that lodge for many years. Mr. Elgaard was a resident of Weeping WATer for about 62 years and well known throughout Cass County He was a wonderful father, husband and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

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Christian Jensen “Chris” Elgaard's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water, Cass County, USA.
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Christian Jensen “Chris” Elgaard death on 27 Dec 1958 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8720169
Longitude: -96.1385193

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Spouse

Mette Johanna Mogensen Elgaard

(1877 - 1931)

Children

Jack F “Son of Donald” Elgaard Philpot

(1928 - 1983)

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Coordinate: 40.8720169, -96.1385193

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18. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9580040, -96.2734030

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Coordinate: 40.9938812, -96.2540817

24. Buck Cemetery
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