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Lars L. Oleson

Birth	:	5 Sep 1874 Oakland, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Aug 1936 Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6511002, -93.5044022
Description	:	WRIGHT COUNTY REPORTER Dows, Wright County, Iowa Thursday, August 6, 1936 LARS OLESON RITES HELD MONDAY Lived in Franklin County Since 1896 The funeral service for Lars Oleson was held Monday at the Dows Lutheran Church, which was filed to capacity with relatives and friends, very many not being able to get in had to remain outside. The service was in charge of Rev. Duea, who based his message on Romans 14:7.9, "The great need of living and dying unto the Lord". He was assisted by Rev. Richards who offered prayer, and Rev. Wessel who read the obituary. Harry McComas, Wesley Damerow, Fay Peterson and... Read More	WRIGHT COUNTY REPORTER Dows, Wright County, Iowa Thursday, August 6, 1936 LARS OLESON RITES HELD MONDAY Lived in Franklin County Since 1896 The funeral service for Lars Oleson was held Monday at the Dows Lutheran Church, which was filed to capacity with relatives and friends, very many not being able to get in had to remain outside. The service was in charge of Rev. Duea, who based his message on Romans 14:7.9, "The great need of living and dying unto the Lord". He was assisted by Rev. Richards who offered prayer, and Rev. Wessel who read the obituary. Harry McComas, Wesley Damerow, Fay Peterson and N. C. Halvorson sang three numbers, "Sweet By and By", "Saved by Grace" and "Nearer My God to Thee". Very beautiful flowers were given in memory by relatives and friends. He was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. The pallbearers were Will Schwieger, Roman Meyer, Harry McAllister, Harold Hackbarth, Otis Johnson, and Earl Carter. The death of Lars L. Oleson of Dows, who passed away at the Hampton Hospital Saturday, August 1, after a brief illness, came as a shock to his relatives and friends. Lars Oleson was born in Oakland township, September 5, 1874, the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Oleson. The early part of his life was spent at the home of his parents, but with his marriage to Mary Rasmussen, October 28, 1896, he moved to his own farm in Franklin County, northeast of Dows, where he spent the remainder of his years. To this union were born four children Lawrence, Buenetta, LuVerne and Melba. For several weeks Mr. Oleson has been in poor health and was stricken Thursday with the illness which caused his death. Mr. Oleson is survived by his wife; his four children, LuVerne, Lawrence, Mrs. H. Vanderlip and Melba, all of Dows; six granddaughters; five brothers, and five sisters. No truer exposition of character is attainable than the reputation a man maintains in his community and among his friends. The every day friendliness and helping hand is long remembered after the man is laid to rest. Kindly counsel and straightforward dealings are an inspiration to all whom they reach. Lars Oleson stood for all these and more and it can truthfully be said that he lived to bless mankind. An exponent of a simple life whose first consideration was for is home and family and the things he could do to make for their happiness and contentment. --------- Lars L. Oleson, the owner of a well improved farm located at Morgan township, is a native son of Franklin county, his birth having here occurred on September 5, 1874. His parents, Ole L. and Mary (Hanson) Oleson, were natives of Wisconsin and Norwav, respectively. In their family were thirteen children: Nellie, the wife of William Donaldson, of Alden, Iowa; Marv. who married J. Jacobsen, of Dows; Ole, of North Dakota; Lars L., of this review; Amanda, the wife of S.' M. Davis, of Clarence, Iowa; Oscar, of Morgan township; Henry, of Wright county; Martha, the wife of L. Earnhardt, of Dows; Louis F., of Oakland township; Andrew and Caroline, of Popejoy; Matilda, the wife of L. Carpenter, of Minnesota; and Laura, deceased. Lars L. Oleson at the age of fourteen took up farming, having then terminated his school education. In 1899, when about twentvfour years of age, he acquired title to eighty acres of land on section 14, Morgan township, and has since given his sole attention to its cultivation. His farm betrays by its prosperous appearance the modern methods employed by its owner. Mr. Oleson has now a two-story home conveniently appointed, and the other buildings on the land are equally modern. He also has erected a silo which furnishes him the desired amount of feed during the winter season. On October 28, 1897, Mr. Oleson wedded Miss Mary Rasmussen, a native of Monroe county, this state, and a daughter of Andrew and Sophia (Anderson) Rasmussen, natives of Denmark. The parents came to Franklin county when Mrs. Oleson was but two years of age. Both have passed away. Their children were: Clara, the wife of W. Caster, of GifYord, Iowa; Hannah, who married F. Anderson, of Morgan township; Peter, deceased; Mary, the wife of the subject of this review; and Anna, who married Oscar Oleson, HISTORY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY 295 of Morgan township. Mr. and Mrs. Oleson have three children: Lawrence W., born May in, 1898; Bernetta, born July in, 1903; and Laverne, born January 28, 1912. The parents are members of the Lutheran church and interested in its work and its allied societies. Both are popular in the neighborhood and have many friends. Mr. Oleson is a republican and has ever upheld the candidates of his party. For one year he served as treasurer of the local telephone company, showing himself to be an able business man. He takes an interest in all affairs of a public character affecting the welfare of the township and is a public-spirited citizen. Personally Mr. Oleson is well liked, not only for what he has achieved, but for those qualities of character which have made possible his success.

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Lars L. Oleson's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Wright County, USA.
When did Lars L. Oleson death?
Lars L. Oleson death on 1 Aug 1936 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6511002
Longitude: -93.5044022

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Sophia Rasmussen Oleson

(1875 - 1957)

Siblings

Nellie D. Oleson Donelson

(1869 - 1922)

Mary Ann Oleson

(1871 - 1947)

Amanda Oleson Davis

(1876 - 1974)

Oscar “Shorty” Oleson

(1878 - 1946)

Henry L. “Hank” Oleson

(1880 - 1977)

Caroline Julia Oleson

(1889 - 1971)

Children

Dr Lawrence Oleson

(1898 - 1964)

Buenetta Oleson Vanderlip

(1903 - 1993)

LuVerne C Oleson

(1912 - 1999)

Melba A. Oleson Ryan

(1917 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.5044022

2. Mount Hope Cemetery
Morgan Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6777992, -93.4792023

3. Otis Grove Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164017, -93.4880981

4. Olson Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6383018, -93.4403000

5. Morgan Cemetery
Morgan Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6741982, -93.4100037

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5816994, -93.4447021

7. Galt Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7030983, -93.5960999

8. Vernon Township Lutheran Cemetery
Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5864000, -93.5994000

9. Graceland Cemetery
Rowan, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7453003, -93.5714035

10. Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7167015, -93.3803024

11. Coulter Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7388916, -93.3716736

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7197189, -93.3397217

13. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7652817, -93.3719406

14. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

15. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5218000, -93.3864500

16. Alexander Cemetery
Alexander, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8041687, -93.4591675

17. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clarion, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7324982, -93.7039032

18. Evergreen Cemetery
Clarion, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7313995, -93.7069016

19. Williams Cemetery
Williams, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.5864029

20. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Williams, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4782982, -93.5880966

21. Marion Center Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7738991, -93.3178024

22. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

23. Saint Francis Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297005, -93.5905991

24. Blairsburg Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4925003, -93.6455994