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Ernest William Rawson

Birth	:	16 Oct 1885 England
Death	:	1 Feb 1966 Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4585991, -96.3582993
Description	:	Johnson County Courier Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska Thursday, February 10, 1966 Ernest William Rawson ____________________ Ernest William Rawson, son of Charles and Sarah Berridge Rawson was born at Whittlesea, England on October 16, 1885 and passed away at his home in Sterling, Nebraska, on Febr. 1, 1966 at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 16 days. His childhood years were spent with his grandparents where he attended the public school and the Boys' National... Read More	Johnson County Courier Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska Thursday, February 10, 1966 Ernest William Rawson ____________________ Ernest William Rawson, son of Charles and Sarah Berridge Rawson was born at Whittlesea, England on October 16, 1885 and passed away at his home in Sterling, Nebraska, on Febr. 1, 1966 at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 16 days. His childhood years were spent with his grandparents where he attended the public school and the Boys' National School at Whittlesea, England. After graduation he entered apprentice training to learn the carpenter trade. He lived in England until he was 20 years of age, at which time he went to Canada. He lived in Winnipeg, Canada for seven months, after which he came to Sterling, Nebraska in 1909. This has been his home except for four years during World War I when he resided in Lincoln, Nebr. He was engaged as a carpenter and builder from 1909 until he retired in 1952. During World War I he enlisted in Co. F, 134th Infantry, at Sterling in May of 1917 and served with this unit both in the United States and In Europe until he was honorably discharged in July of 1919. He married Minnie Ostrander Bacon at Beatrice, Nebraska on July 26, 1922. To this union was born on son, Robert. Mr. Rawson is survived by his wife, Minnie; son, Robert C. of Adams; stepson, Burl Bacon of Adams; two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, Arlyn and Dale Rawson, Ray Bacon, Boyd and Bonita Bacon; one great-grandchild, Paula Sue Bacon; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Phillips and Mrs. Rosa Paige of England; two nephews, Myron Reese of Farragut, Iowa and Wayne Reese of Lincoln, Nebraska and other nieces and nephews in England. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Mr. Rawson was christened in the St. Mary's Episcopal church at Whittlesea, England and was a member there until coming to America. He was a member of the Sterling Methodist church for the past 40 years. He was also a member of American Legion Post 140 at Sterling and World War I Barracks 2883 Tecumseh. Mr. Rawson was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he was held in high esteem by all those who were associated with him. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Sterling Methodist church with the Rev. Woodrow Elliott officiating. Mrs. Lloyd Wilson sang, accompanied by Miss Augusta Joekel. Burial was in the Sterling cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Beetem, John Goldenstien, Dale Park, John Reutter, Edwin Schmidt and James Zuhlke.∼Memorial #46363005 is filled with personal photos - this is the memorial for the memorial.

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Minnie B. Ostrander Bacon Rawson

(1888 - 1974)

Children

Robert Charles Rawson

(1924 - 2015)

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