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Tolleiv “Thomas” Sunde

Birth	:	6 Dec 1859 Norway
Death	:	19 Aug 1948 Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Palestine Cemetery, Dolliver, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4880000, -94.6408000
Description	:	Among the successful and progressive farmers of Ellsworth township is Thomas Sunde, a native of Norway. His birth occurred on the 6th of December, 1859, and he is a son of Lars and Engeborg Sunde, who passed their entire lives in the land of the midnight sun. They had a family of eight children, but only two are now living. Thomas Sunde obtained his education in the schools of Norway and remained in that country until 1884, when he crossed the Atlantic to the United States, having heard much concerning the opportunities here offered the young man of industry and enterprise.... Read More	Among the successful and progressive farmers of Ellsworth township is Thomas Sunde, a native of Norway. His birth occurred on the 6th of December, 1859, and he is a son of Lars and Engeborg Sunde, who passed their entire lives in the land of the midnight sun. They had a family of eight children, but only two are now living. Thomas Sunde obtained his education in the schools of Norway and remained in that country until 1884, when he crossed the Atlantic to the United States, having heard much concerning the opportunities here offered the young man of industry and enterprise. For some time he was employed as a farm hand in Grundy county, Illinois, but since 1887 has resided in Emmet county, Iowa. He owns three hundred and twenty acres of rich and well improved land on section 15, Ellsworth township, and his annual income is such as to insure him the comforts of life. He raises stock on an extensive scale and is thoroughly familiar with all phases of that business. Mr. Sunde was married in 1906 to Mrs. Gertrude (Mathison) Olson, who as a child accompanied her parents, Knut and Sarah Mathison, from Norway to America. Both her father and mother are still living in Grundy county, Illinois. By her first marriage Mrs. Sunde has three children: Torkel, residing in Ellsworth township; Amos T., of Estherville; and Sadie C., at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Sunde have been born two children, Elvin L. and Hazel I. Mr. Sunde is a republican and has served acceptably as trustee of his township. He is also a trustee of the Lutheran church, to which his wife likewise belongs, and all forces seeking the moral advancement of their community receive their hearty support. The determination, sound judgement and energy which have enabled him to win success have also gained him the respect of those who know him, and added to these admirable qualities are unswerving honesty and a scrupulous regard for the rights of others. Pioneer Resident Thomas Sunde Died Last Thurs. Thomas Sunde was born Dec. 6, 1859 in Skaanvik, Norway, the son of Engeborg and Lars Sunde. He came to the United States when he was about 20 years old and first settled in Grundy county, Ill. He lived there about two years and then came to Iowa and bought a farm east of Huntington. Later his two brothers, Charles and Henry, joined him in this country and farmed adjoining land. In Dec. 6, 1906, he was married to Mrs. Gertrude Olson, the former Gertrude Mathison of Gardner, Ill. The couple had two children: Elvin L. of Estherville and Hazel of Portland, Ore. Mrs. Sunde's daughter, Sadie Olson has always made her home with them and cared diligently for Mr. Sunde, since Mrs. Sunde's death just four years ago. Mr. Sunde's health failed only within the last four months and he spent the greater portion of that time in Holy Family hospital in Estherville, where he passed away Thursday, Aug. 19. He is one of the oldest residents in the county, having lived some 65 years of his life on his farm east of Huntington. He will long be remembered for his quiet, unassuming personality and genuine sense of humor. He was an active member of Palestine Lutheran church. He was always intensely interested in community projects and political developments. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Sunde, his parents, two brothers and two sister, and is survived by his family: Elvine, Hazel and Sadie; also six grandchildren: Charles, Joan, Thomas and Connie all of Estherville, Glen and Arnold Olson and one great-grandchild, David, all living in California. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 23rd from the farm home east Huntington, and Palestina Lutheran church, with burial at Palestina cemetery. Services were in charge of Rev. R.A. Olson, assisted by Rev. C.M. Hanson; music furnished by Arthur Valen, accompanied by Mrs. Gust Valen. Pallbearers were Henry, Lauritz, and Oscar Sunde, Oscer Mathre all of Estherville, Cral [Carl] Sunde of Forest City, Iowa and Nels Valen of Corinth, N.D. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, September 2, 1948)

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Tolleiv “Thomas” Sunde's memorial is located at: Palestine Cemetery, Dolliver, Emmet County, USA.
When did Tolleiv “Thomas” Sunde death?
Tolleiv “Thomas” Sunde death on 19 Aug 1948 in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4880000
Longitude: -94.6408000

Family Members:

Spouse

Gertrude Mathison Sunde

(1869 - 1944)

Children

Hazel Irene Sunde

(1911 - 1987)

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