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Frank Edward Lundell

Birth	:	11 Jun 1875 Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Dec 1951 Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2942009, -93.9182968
Plot	:	Section D/F
Description	:	History of Hamilton County, Iowa Volume 2 (1912) By Jesse W. Lee S.J. Clarke Publishing Company Frank E. Lundell is numbered among the influential citizens of Stratford, of which place he has been postmaster since 1908. He was born in Boone county, Iowa, and is a son of John and Augusta (Peterson) Lundell, both of whom are natives of Sweden. The paternal grandfather, Lars Larson, a native of Sweden, who followed farming for a livelihood, died in his native country in 1852. The grandmother, Sophia (Olofson) Larson, was later married to Swan Hossellstrom, and with her husband emigrated to America, settling in Marion township,... Read More	History of Hamilton County, Iowa Volume 2 (1912) By Jesse W. Lee S.J. Clarke Publishing Company Frank E. Lundell is numbered among the influential citizens of Stratford, of which place he has been postmaster since 1908. He was born in Boone county, Iowa, and is a son of John and Augusta (Peterson) Lundell, both of whom are natives of Sweden. The paternal grandfather, Lars Larson, a native of Sweden, who followed farming for a livelihood, died in his native country in 1852. The grandmother, Sophia (Olofson) Larson, was later married to Swan Hossellstrom, and with her husband emigrated to America, settling in Marion township, Hamilton county, in 1873, on a farm where she has since continued to reside, being now eighty-one years of age. The father of our subject, John Lundell, was reared and educated in Sweden and in 1871 he emigrated to America locating first in Chicago, at which place he established his headquarters. Shortly after reaching Chicago he engaged in work in the pineries of Michigan and during his time of employment in the northern lumber woods he lost all of his personal belongings in the great Chicago fire. On his return to Chicago he removed to Hamilton county and there rented a farm, which he operated until 1881, after which time he came to Stratford and engaged in the livery business. He also bought and sold cattle and hogs and speculated in real estate, continuing in that business for a period of fifteen years. One of his principal transactions was the purchase of sixty-six acres of land within the corporate limits of Stratford. He platted that property and recorded the plat as Lundell's addition to the city of Stratford. Since 1900, with the exception of two years, he has been identified with the mercantile business. John Lundell was united in marriage to Augusta Peterson in December, 1875. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peterson, both of whom are natives of Sweden. To Mr. and Mrs. Lundell six children have been born: Frank E., the subject of this review; Samuel, who is manager of the elevator at Stratford; Olga, who married George Harmon, who is employed as bookkeeper in the State Bank; and Maudie, who is engaged in teaching school. Mr. Lundell is affiliated with the democratic party and has served as councilman for eighteen years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Stratford. Frank E. Lundell was reared in his parents' home and received his education in the public schools of Hamilton county, Iowa. After completing his school course he accepted a clerkship with the mercantile firm of Swanson & Rodine, with whom he remained until 1896. During that year he suffered a severe accident which resulted in the loss of his left leg above the knee, in consequence of which he was incapacitated for further service of any kind until 1898. He then became manager of his father's business and continued in that position until 1907. On February 17, 1908, he was appointed postmaster of Stratford and has since continued to serve with great acceptability in that office and has this year been reappointed. He is the owner of the business block which is occupied by the post office and is the vice president of the State Bank of Stratford. Mr. Lundell was united in marriage to Miss Jessie R. Hakes on the 18th of March, 1903. She is a daughter of David Brainard and Maria A. (Cleveland) Hakes, the former a native of New York and the latter of Wisconsin. The father came to Hamilton county at an early day and was engaged in work at Hooks Point for some time. He later acquired an interest in a general store, which he conducted for several years. He then purchased an improved farm located east of Stratford, which he operated for a number of years and then removed to Dakota, where he was successfully engaged in the cattle business. He later returned to Hamilton county and reestablished his home on his farm located in Marion township, where he still lives. Mr. Lundell is affiliated with the republican party and he and his wife are members of the Methodist church of Stratford. Mr. Lundell enjoys the confidence and esteem of all his fellow citizens and is a man who readily gives his influence to the advancement of any public measure which will improve the conditions of the people in his state and county. *************************** Stratford Courier Obituary December 1951 Frank Edward Lundell, oldest son of John and Augusta Lundell, was born on a farm south of Stratford, in Boone County, Iowa, June 11, 1875, and passed away in the Hamilton County Hospital at Webster City, December 4, 1951, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 23 days. At the age of 16 years he entered the Swanson & Rodine general store as a clerk. He often would relate incidents of his work, and one time spoke about his first sale to a lady who still lives in Stratford. He filled the offices of town clerk and assessor for a number of years. Later he became associated with his father in the mercantile business, which continued over a period of years. He was united in marriage March 18, 1903, to Jessie Ruth Hakes. With the exception of two years spent in Boone, Iowa, they had always resided in Stratford. In the spring of 1908 he was appointed postmaster at Stratford. He held this office for about twenty years. In 1934 he was elected supervisor of the second district in Hamilton county, which position he held for 15 years. About two years ago his health began failing. He gradually became more feeble and suffered a great deal as time went on until the end came which was very peaceful. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters and one niece. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, two sisters, Amy and Olga, one niece and three nephews. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, with a brief prayer service at 1:30 in the home of Lundell sisters and at 2 p.m., in Calvary Methodist church, with the Rev. Otto Steele, Jr., officiating. Organ selections for the services were played by Mrs. Ronald Bell. They were "In The Garden" and "Abide With Me." At the close of the services the remains were escorted to Oakwood cemetery for interment. The pallbearers were: M.Y. Kinne, E.R. Lear, Edwin Erickson, Donald Samuelson and Richard Ryan of Webster City and J. Carl Peterson of Stratford.

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Frank Edward Lundell's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
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Frank Edward Lundell death on 4 Dec 1951 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2942009
Longitude: -93.9182968

Family Members:

Parent

John Larsson Lundell

(1850 - 1938)

Augusta Pettersdotter Lundell

(1846 - 1927)

Spouse

Jessie Ruth Hakes Lundell

(1876 - 1962)

Siblings

Amy Josephine Lundell

(1879 - 1964)

Delia Lundell Coulter

(1881 - 1948)

Olga Marene Lundell Harmon

(1883 - 1959)

Maude Capitola Lundell Corbin

(1885 - 1950)

Samuel William Lundell

(1887 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

2. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

3. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

4. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

5. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

6. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

7. McGuire Bend Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3410000, -93.9880000

8. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

9. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

10. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3680992, -93.9088974

11. Hartman Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3666397, -93.9835627

12. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

13. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

14. Ober and Scott Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3841390, -93.9982856

15. Oak Grove Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3438988, -94.0475006

16. Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2601929, -94.0727539

17. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

18. Dayton Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2675000, -94.0755000

19. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

20. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

21. Blanchard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -93.9997025

22. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3616982, -94.0678024

24. Zion Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021