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Nels J. Pietila

Birth	:	6 Dec 1847 Finland
Death	:	11 Dec 1927 Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	South Lead Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3478510, -103.7606260
Plot	:	Section H, W 1/2 of Lot 2, Grave 3
Inscription	:	PREACHER OF THE GOSPEL AT REST BORN IN FINLAND
Description	:	South Lead Cemetery records state that he was born in Finland; died of cancer of the mouth; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - Mrs. August Kumpula, daughter. The 1st Apostolic Lutheran (Laestadian) congregation was founded in Lead in 1886. In addition to Nels and Hilda Pietilä, one of the founding members was Solomon Johnson... Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead state that he resided at 7 Parkdale Avenue in Lead; died of carcinoma of the right cheek; occupation layman minister; Lutheran; husband of Amanda Pietila; funeral on December 14, 1927 from the Finnish Lutheran Church on Mill... Read More	South Lead Cemetery records state that he was born in Finland; died of cancer of the mouth; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - Mrs. August Kumpula, daughter. The 1st Apostolic Lutheran (Laestadian) congregation was founded in Lead in 1886. In addition to Nels and Hilda Pietilä, one of the founding members was Solomon Johnson... Rounsevell Mortuary records of Lead state that he resided at 7 Parkdale Avenue in Lead; died of carcinoma of the right cheek; occupation layman minister; Lutheran; husband of Amanda Pietila; funeral on December 14, 1927 from the Finnish Lutheran Church on Mill Street in Lead. Lead Daily Call newspaper 12 December 1927 - "NELS PIETILA SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS. Nels J. Pietila, a resident of the Black Hills since 1885, died at the family home, 7 Parkdale, Sunday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock, at the age of 80 years. He had observed his 80th birthday five days ago. Death was attributed to cancer of the face. The deceased was born in Finland and came to America in 1880, locating first in Calumet, Michigan, and coming to Brownsville in 1885. His first wife died in Lead in 1916. He is survived by his wife Amanda Pietila; 4 daughters: Mrs. Nels Juso of Dumont, Mrs. Gus Kumpula of Central City, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Waldron of Washington, D.C. The deceased was a layman preacher here during the last 40 years during which time he ministered faithfully to his congregation. Funeral services from the Finnish Lutheran church on Mill street at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon and will be conducted by Lay Minister Matt Rivinaja." Lead Daily Call, December 13, 1927 - "Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock for the late Nels Pietila from the Finnish Lutheran church on Mill street. Burial will be made in the South Lead cemetery. In naming the relatives of the deceased in yesterday's Call the name of a brother, Eric Pietila of Lead, was unintentionally omitted." SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FILE #113197

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Nels J. Pietila's memorial is located at: South Lead Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, USA.
When did Nels J. Pietila death?
Nels J. Pietila death on 11 Dec 1927 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3478510
Longitude: -103.7606260

Family Members:

Spouse

Hilda Karolina Luukas Pietila

(1856 - 1916)

Children

John J. Pietila

(1884 - 1925)

Ellen Hilda Pietila Kumpula

(1889 - 1972)

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