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Violet Elizabeth Somsen

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Birth	:	28 Dec 1921 Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 2011 Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2419014, -80.4981003
Description	:	Violet Elizabeth Somsen, Castlewood, died Mar 24, 2011, at an Estelline care center. She was born Dec 28, 1921 near Castlewood, to Harvey and Elizabeth (Kallemyn) Somsen. Shortly after her birth, her mother died, and she was raised by her loving grandparents, John and Lena Somsen. She loved and showed passion for her family, enjoyed her education, her duty and service to her country, and her faith. She graduated from Castlewood High School in 1939 and received a two-year teaching certificate from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1941. She taught for a year and a half at Argonne. After World War II broke... Read More	Violet Elizabeth Somsen, Castlewood, died Mar 24, 2011, at an Estelline care center. She was born Dec 28, 1921 near Castlewood, to Harvey and Elizabeth (Kallemyn) Somsen. Shortly after her birth, her mother died, and she was raised by her loving grandparents, John and Lena Somsen. She loved and showed passion for her family, enjoyed her education, her duty and service to her country, and her faith. She graduated from Castlewood High School in 1939 and received a two-year teaching certificate from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1941. She taught for a year and a half at Argonne. After World War II broke out, she joined the Women's Army Corps. She worked her way up from the rank of private to sergeant first class in charge of a company of Women's Army Corps privates who were sent overseas to the Philippine Islands and New Guinea. At times, her company was as close as 10 miles from the front lines of the American forces. After the Japanese surrendered, she and her company were sent to Japan. One of her fondest memories of Japan was her opportunity to climb Mount Fuji. After the war, she re-enlisted in the Army and served in Korea and at several bases in the United States for the next 12 years. She received numerous medals from the Army including the Army Commendation for Service In the Asiatic Pacific, WW II Victory Medal, and two Bronze Stars. In 1962, she returned to South Dakota and earned her Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southern State Teachers College in Springfield. She taught at Spencer for one year before moving to Elk Point and committing the next 21 years to teaching and enriching the lives of third graders and assisting the girls basketball coach. After her retirement from teaching, she returned to Castlewood and enjoyed spending time with her sisters, Gladys Haug and Donna Raasch, and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Somsen, and their families. She entered the Estelline Nursing and Care Center in 2008. She stayed active in church, community, school sports activities as well as substitute teaching, and tutoring local students. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Castlewood, she served as an elder of the church. She was also a member of the South Dakota Education Association, life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Post 250, and a charter member of the Women's Memorial Foundation for the World War II Memorial. Survivors include her sisters, Gladys Haug of Estelline, and Donna (Bob) Raasch of Castlewood; sister-in-law, Delores Somsen of Sarasota, FL; and her dear friend of many years, Delores Vondrak of Sioux City, IA.

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Violet Elizabeth Somsen's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Mercer County, USA.
When did Violet Elizabeth Somsen death?
Violet Elizabeth Somsen death on 24 Mar 2011 in Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 41.2419014
Longitude: -80.4981003

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey H Somsen

(1895 - 1963)

Elizabeth J. “Lizzie” Kallemeyn Somsen

(1896 - 1922)

Siblings

Gladys Elaine Somsen Haug

(1920 - 2017)

Harold Leroy Somsen

(1927 - 1975)

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