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Elmer August Ketelsen

Birth	:	5 Nov 1909 Clutier, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Sep 1989 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Western Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6450005, -70.2746964
Description	:	Elmer August Ketelsen was born November 5, 1909 near Clutier, Tama, Iowa to Anna Maria Arp and August Jurgen Ketelsen, the fourth of their five children. Found in the 1910 census at Oneida, Tama, Iowa: August Jurgen Ketelesen 38, Annie Arp 34, Henry 11, Wilma 10, Mary 7, Elmer 6 mos, Charlie Hansen 28 His family moved by train from Tama County, Iowa to a farm in Burr Oak in 1911. Elmer attended country school at Burr Oak township until 8th grade and attended high school in Osage, Iowa. He... Read More	Elmer August Ketelsen was born November 5, 1909 near Clutier, Tama, Iowa to Anna Maria Arp and August Jurgen Ketelsen, the fourth of their five children. Found in the 1910 census at Oneida, Tama, Iowa: August Jurgen Ketelesen 38, Annie Arp 34, Henry 11, Wilma 10, Mary 7, Elmer 6 mos, Charlie Hansen 28 His family moved by train from Tama County, Iowa to a farm in Burr Oak in 1911. Elmer attended country school at Burr Oak township until 8th grade and attended high school in Osage, Iowa. He met Gladys Ivey Olsen in St Ansgar, Iowa and they dated about three years before they were married March 23, 1930 at First Lutheran, St Ansgar, Mitchell, Iowa by the Rev. Olaf A Langehough. Their attendants were Lloyd Brandt (Elmer's friend and Alice Mahlum (Gladys' cousin). The couple lived on the Ketelsen farm at Burr Oak township during the depression, a rough time. They raised farm animals, crops and gardens and went from using horses to tractors. They had 4 children who were all born at the Nissen hospital in Osage: Dixie, Daisie, Dean and Dale. Found in the 1915-1950 censuses at Burr Oak, Mitchell, Iowa: 1915: Elmer A Ketelsen age 5 1920: August J Ketelsen 47, Annie 44, Henry 20, Wilma 19, Mary 17, Elmer 10, Lorraine 2 yrs 9 mos 1930: August Ketelsen 58, Anna 55, Lorraine 12, Elmer 21, Gladys 22 1940: Elmer A Ketelsen 30, Gladys I 33, Dixie Lee 9, Daisy Ann 8, Dean E 7, Dale G 4 1950: Elmer A Ketelson 49, Gladys I 42, Dixie 19, Daisy A 18, Dean L 17, Dale G 14 In 1965, Elmer sold the farm to LaVerne Funk and the family moved to Gladys' father's (Chris Olsen) farm near Stacyville, Iowa. They lived at this place with Gladys' sister, Gail Olsen. Elmer had heart problems, so in 1978, they decided to have a farm auction and move to Osage, Iowa where they bought a ranch house on State Street. Elmer & Gladys enjoyed their friends, family and following sports activities. Elmer played softball when he was younger and the couple attended square dances and played cards. He LOVED Ford pick-ups and Farmall tractors and remembering his heritage. They traveled to Idaho in 1949 and to Illinois, Louisiana and Wisconsin various times to visit relatives. He was a kind hearted and generous man who worked hard his entire life. Elmer Ketelsen died September 25, 1989 at Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, age 79 years, 10 months and 20 days. His funeral was held September 28, 1989 at Our Savior's Lutheran in Osage , Iowa. ***** Waterloo Courier, Thursday, September 28,1989 Obituary: Elmer Ketelsen 79, of Osage, died Monday (9.25.1989) at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital, Osage, of natural causes. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a daughter, Daisie Ann Olsen of rural Osage; a son, Dale of Baton Rouge, La.; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wilma Snyder of Osage, and Lorraine Brush of Courer D'Alene, Idaho. He was preceded in death by a son, Dean; a daughter Dixie; a granddaughter, brother and a sister. Mr. Ketelsen was a retired farmer. Services will be 1:30 p.m. today at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Osage.

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Elmer August Ketelsen's memorial is located at: Western Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland County, USA.
When did Elmer August Ketelsen death?
Elmer August Ketelsen death on 25 Sep 1989 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.6450005
Longitude: -70.2746964

Family Members:

Parent

August Jurgen Ketelsen

(1872 - 1960)

Anna Marie Arp Ketelsen

(1875 - 1961)

Spouse

Gladys Ivey Olsen Ketelsen

(1907 - 2001)

Siblings

Henry Jurgen Ketelsen

(1899 - 1981)

Wilma Bertha Ketelsen Snyder

(1900 - 2001)

Children

Dixie Lee Ketelsen Schroeder

(1930 - 1984)

Dean Elmer Ketelsen

(1933 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Western Cemetery
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6450005, -70.2746964

2. Memorial Garden at Cathedral Church of Saint Luke
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6523222, -70.2648576

3. Forest City Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6333008, -70.2799988

4. Calvary Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6323100, -70.2902700

5. Brown's Hill Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6292114, -70.2839584

6. First Parish Church
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6583142, -70.2580524

7. Eastern Cemetery
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6624985, -70.2506027

8. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6356010, -70.2403030

9. Bay View Cemetery
South Portland Gardens, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6259960, -70.2477840

10. Meeting House Hill
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6354030, -70.2391200

11. Highland Memorial Gardens
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6166992, -70.2799988

12. Micah Dyer Plot
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6196650, -70.2554380

13. Smith Street Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6414940, -70.2314440

14. Stroudwater Burying Ground
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6582000, -70.3147100

15. Wescott Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6244389, -70.3093639

16. 1812 Memorial
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6704930, -70.2466300

17. Long Creek Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6328166, -70.3181143

18. Old Settlers Cemetery
South Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6457110, -70.2274690

19. Brooklawn Memorial Park
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6501274, -70.3214493

20. Temple Beth El Memorial Park
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6503060, -70.3243020

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6800003, -70.3016968

22. Grand Trunk Cemetery
East Deering, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6844700, -70.2578790

23. Pine Grove Cemetery
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6836014, -70.2985992

24. Fort Scammel
Portland, Cumberland County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6492500, -70.2132800