Ray married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 31 Oct 1904, Laramie, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 8 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburgn, NE, Rev. Gulleen
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as living with Elmer and Sophia Pearson.

Notes:

Herman served as a Trustee on the Church Board of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska for many years.

THE HERMAN PEARSON FAMILY

In 1866, Christian Pearson came to America from Sweden. He married Johanna Olson in America, though she too had come from Sweden.
Christian and Johanna homesteaded near Weston, Nebr. in Chapman Precinct. Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. They had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmerof the area, Christian took wheat to a mill in Wahoo which was ground into flour for home use. They moved to Stocking Precinct in 1901. The children who lived to have families were Peter William (Will), Carl Oscar (C.O.), Paulina Mathilda (Lena), and Fritz Frithiof.
Peter William (Will) married Clara Brodd (See the History of the Irvin Pearson Sr. Family) and farmed in Richland Precinct. They were married in 1901 in Laramie, Wyoming, but soon moved to Nebraska. To this union were born 4 children. Elmer,man, Edna and Irvin. Will died in 1920, and Clara in 1957. Elmer, who is deceased, married Sophia Heiser, and Edna married Julius Brostrom and moved to Oregon.
Herman William Pearson married Thelma Ethel Frasier (daughter of Roscoe and Lola Frasier) in 1934. As a boy, Herman helped with the farming, but later became an auto mechanic and was in partnership with his brother Elmer at Pearson's Parts anervice in Ceresco. In 1971, Herman retired, and he and Thelma now reside in Ceresco. As a child, Thelma grew up on a farm east of Ceresco, and attended high school in Ceresco, where as a senior, she met Herman. To this union 3 daughters were born; Betty, Jane and Mary.
Betty married Stanley Rudeen in 1958. Betty and Stan attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Betty was educated as a Home Economics teacher, and Stan as an architect. Stan joined the Navy, and flew jets that landed on carriers. He isw a pilot for United Airlines. They reside in Arvada, Colorado. They have 4 children.
Jane married Ray Otto in June of 1960. They live on a farm near Ceresco. Jane attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, and was a teacher in schools in Omaha and Ceresco. Ray attended Luther College in Wahoo before joining the Navy.y farms east of Ceresco. They have 3 children.
Mary married Lynn Maxson in 1969. They live in Ceresco, and have 2 sons. Mary attended Computer Programming school in Omaha after her graduation and is now a bookkeeper for Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assn. of Saunders Co. Lynn joined the Army,d served in the Vietnam War. He attended Doane College at Crete when he returned home. Now he drives the tank wagon truck, hauling fuel for Co-op of Ceresco.
Taken from the book, "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Herman married Thelma Frasier on 7 Nov 1934 in The R. E Frasier home, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Thelma (daughter of Roscoe Frasier and Lola) was born on 12 Dec 1913 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2002 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Mar 2002 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Apr 1926
• Confirmation: 4 Apr 1926
• 1930 Federal Census: 16 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2002

Pearson - Thelma E., 88, Wahoo, died Wednesday (3/13/02). Born, Ashland (12/24/13). Homemaker. Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. Member, WELCA, Ceresco Senior Citizens.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Betty and Stanley Rudeen, Arvada, Colo., Jane and Ray Otto, Mary and Lynn Maxson, all of Ceresco; sister, Vivian Rudeen, Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters-in-law, Julia Frasier, Lincoln, Ila Frasier, Omaha; nine grchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Herman; parents, Roscoe and Lola (Timmons) Frasier; four brothers.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Pallbearers: Kevin Rudeen, Todd and Steve Otto, Christopher and Justin Maxson. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Fri, with family receiving friends, 3-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco. Memorials to the church or Haven House.

Notes:

CERESCO NEWS - NOVEMBER 8, 1934

WEDDING

FRASIER - PEARSON

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Frasier Wednesday, November 7, at 4:30 P.M. when their daughter, Thelma, became the bride of Mr. Herman Pearson, son of Mrs. Clara Pearson. Baskets of white and pink chryshemums and lighted white tapers tied with pink tulle to which Vivia Frasier and Leroy Pearson stretched pink ribbons, formed the background in the living room, where the bridal pair and guests gathered for the ceremony. Rev. A. H. Peterson officiated, using the double ring ceremony.
Miss Iradelle Engstrom played the nuptial music and Mr. Irvin Pearson brother of the groom, sang, "Oh Promise Me." The couple were unattended and the bride was lovely in a gown of dark blue transparent velvet and carried an arm bouquet of pinoses.
A two course dinner was served by Mrs. Joe Brown and Mrs. Thurman Martin following the ceremony to the following immediate relatives and friends: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Fraiser and family, Rev. A. H. Peterson, Mrs. Clara Pearson and Irvin, Mr. anrs. Elmer Pearson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Brostrom and Donald, Mr.and Mrs. C. F. Timmons and grandson Jay Timmons of Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Frasier of Ashland, and Miss Iradelle Engstrom at tables decorated with pink roses and white candles.
Two groups of friends came out to Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Pearson and offer felicitations*. The couple left the same evening on a honeymoon trip to the Ozarks, after which they will make their home in Ceresco where the groom is employed at Siegt Garage. This paper extends wishes to the happy couple for much joy and prosperity in their life togethe
*A mock serenade of dissonant noise done with kettles and tin horns meant to annoy. Generally when an older person married a very young person. From Webster's 1913 Dictionary. It is a celebration, where by beating drums or making loud noisesve evil spirits away from the newlyweds. Evil spirits are bad, and if allowed to enter the celebration they would cause bad luck. Loud noise and loud music chased the evil spirits away.

LINCOLN SUNDAY JOURNAL AND STAR - NOVEMBER 25, 1934

ANNOUNCE RECENT MARRIAGES
Mrs. Herman Pearson of Ceresco was Miss Thelma Frasier, daughter of Mrs. nad Mrs. R. E. Frasier of Ceresco, before her marriage Nov. 7 at the home of her parents. Rev. A. H. Peterson officiated. Mr. Pearson is the son of Mrs. Clara Pearson ofresco. The couple will live in Ceresco.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1900, Rail Road Laborer
• 1900 Federal Census: 4 Jun 1900, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 7 Apr 1907, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

According to oral family history, Will rode his bicycle from the home farm to Carbon, Wyoming. While in Carbon, he met and married Clara.

CERESCO COURIER - THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1920

OBITUARY

William Pearson died at his home two miles northwest of Ceresco, Thursday evening, June 24th, after an extended illness, death resulting from a cancer. He was born at Swedeburg, Nebr., on June 20, 1877, being 43 years and 4 days of age. He waonfirmed in the Lutheran Church on April 7, 1907, where he has been a faithful worker, first being connected with the Swedeburg church and later transferring his membership to the Immanuel church here in Ceresco. On October 22, 1901, he was marrrried to Clara Elizabeth Brodd at Laramie, Wyo., and this union has been blessed with four children - Elmer, Herman, Edna and Irvin, who together with their mother are left to sadly mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, yet theey "sorrow not as they have no hope." "So, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." Two sisters and three brothers were also at his bedside when death came. Numerous other relatives and friends will feel keenly the loss of one whom they loved and respected for his many sterling qualities of character. The Grace of God in Christ is able to truly comfort all who permit the Holy Spirit to comfort them. Our prayer is that this comfort may richly abide with all.

WAHOO WASP - JULY 1, 1920

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the sympathy shown and help rendered us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. We wish to thank for the beautiful floral offerings. -- Mrs. P. W. Pearson anamily

Peter married Clara Elizabeth Brodd on 22 Oct 1901 in Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming. Clara (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 22 Jun 1877 in Carbon, Wyoming; died on 13 Nov 1957 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Nov 1957 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 10 Dec 1882
• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1893, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Clara was born the 4th child of Anders and Gustafva Brodd, and their first here in America. She was born in Carbon, Wyoming, and at the age of 5 moved with her family to Nebraska. She was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, and also confirmed there. When she was a young lady, she traveled back to Wyoming to help care for her aunt, (Mrs. J. W. Johnson). She also worked in Mr. Johnson's restaurant. While there, she met Will Pearson, and later married him.
In 1905, they moved back to Nebraska, and for a short time lived on a farm by Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska, but later purchased a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Will died in 1920, and Clara remained on the farm until 1935n Irvin got married. She left the farm and worked in Mead, Lincoln, & Omaha Nebraska as a housekeeper and caring for elderly people. She later bought a home in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska where she lived until her death. The home she bought had at one time been a hotel.
Clara's brother Herman married Lily Bengtson. Lily's brother Wilhelm, is Florence Bengtson Olson's father.

OBITUARY

Clara Elizabeth Brodd was born to Anders Gustaf and Gustava Brodd, June 23, 1877 in Carbon, Wyo. Death came to her at the Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Nebraska, November 13, 1957 at the age of 80 years, four months and 21 days after a lining illness.
She was baptized October 21, 1882 and confirmed April 30, 1893 in the Lutheran Church at Swedeburg, Nebraska.
On October 22, 1901 she was united in marriage to Peter William Pearson at Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyo. To this union were born three sons, namely Elmer, Herman and Irvin, all of Ceresco and one daughter Edna, Mrs. Julius Brosm of Monmouth, Ore.
Her husband preceded her in death June 24, 1920. One sister Augusta, Mrs. Carl Nelson, and one brother, Carl Herman Brodd also preceded her in death.
Family residence has been in Laramie, Wyoming, Weston and Ceresco, Nebr.
Clara was a loving and a devoted mother. As long as health permitted, she was willing at all times to help others in time of need. She was a charter member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ceresco to which she was always faithful.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Also one sister Anna ( Mrs. C. L. Walin), one brother J. A. Brodd, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Nels Olson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15. Mrs. Leonard Palm was organist and Mrs. Glenn Larsen was soloist.
Pallbearers were Harold Brodd, Melvin Nelson, Omar Sutton, Richard Brodd, Norman Pearson and Edward Walin.
Internment was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Nebr.

Roscoe married Lola. was born in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]