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Oscar Magnus Midgorden

Birth	:	13 Nov 1891 Hills, Rock County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1963 Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Leon Cemetery, Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7434006, -93.7572021
Description	:	Oscar Magnus Midgorden, son of Ole H. and Mary Nelson Midgorden, was born Nov. 13, 1891, at Hills, Minn., and passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, 1963, at the Decatur county hospital in Leon at the age of 71 years, nine months, and one day. He was baptized into the RLDS church at an early age. He was one of a family of 10 children. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. With his parents, he moved to Lamoni at the age of 9. His marriage to Vera Beryl Roberts took place... Read More	Oscar Magnus Midgorden, son of Ole H. and Mary Nelson Midgorden, was born Nov. 13, 1891, at Hills, Minn., and passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, 1963, at the Decatur county hospital in Leon at the age of 71 years, nine months, and one day. He was baptized into the RLDS church at an early age. He was one of a family of 10 children. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. With his parents, he moved to Lamoni at the age of 9. His marriage to Vera Beryl Roberts took place at Lamoni, Oct. 23, 1917. He was a machinist and welder in Lamoni until 1929 when he moved to Leon. As a resident of Leon, he was employed by the late E. L. Cain at the Cain Garage and Machine Shop. In 1947, he was elected sheriff of Decatur county. He served in that capacity for four terms. He was then Leon city assessor for two years. In 1957 he was elected mayor of Leon and served for two terms until 1961. He and his wife were managers of Hotel Leon for three years during this period. He retired from business in 1961 and devoted his remaining years to traveling. His hobbies were gardening and painting. Surviving Mr. Midgorden besides his wife, Vera, of 46 years are his four sons: Gene of Chula Vista, Calif.; Cleo, Great Bend, Kan.; Kent, of New Brighton, Minn., and Joe of Ankeny, Iowa. He also leaves the wives of his sons, three grandsons, and eight granddaughters. Also surviving are a sister, Nellie Midgorden of Lamoni, and a brother L. 0. Midgorden of Denver, Colo. He also leaves a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Aug. 17, 1963, at the Slade Funeral home, Leon, Iowa; Elder Wilber PraII of Lamoni, Iowa conducted the service. Interment was at the Leon cemetery. Source: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, August 22nd, 1963, pg 7.

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Oscar Magnus Midgorden's memorial is located at: Leon Cemetery, Leon, Decatur County, USA.
When did Oscar Magnus Midgorden death?
Oscar Magnus Midgorden death on 14 Aug 1963 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7434006
Longitude: -93.7572021

Family Members:

Parent

Ole Henry Midgorden

(1855 - 1937)

Mary Nelson Midgorden

(1860 - 1936)

Spouse

Vera Beryl Roberts Midgorden

(1896 - 1995)

Siblings

Silas Henry Midgorden

(1881 - 1949)

Nellie Matilda Midgorden

(1884 - 1967)

Melvin Mortimer Midgorden

(1886 - 1956)

Caroline Josephine Midgorden Roberts

(1889 - 1950)

Joseph Burton Midgorden

(1894 - 1960)

Clara Florence Midgorden

(1896 - 1955)

Alvin Eli Midgorden

(1901 - 1961)

Dennis Marquis Midgorden

(1903 - 1949)

Children

Karl Kent Midgorden

(1928 - 1987)

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