Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living

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, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 8 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

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 24 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. an Mrs. 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 charivari 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 together.

*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.

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: 11 Feb 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1880 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1880, Chapman 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.

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 following the death of our beloved husband and father. We also wish to thank those who sent the beautiful floral piece
Mrs. P. W. Pearson and children

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, Albany County, Wyoming. Clara (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 22 Jun 1877 in Carbon, Carbon County, 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: 22 Jun 1877, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1880 Federal Census: 5 Jun 1880, Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1893, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska Rev. Torrell
• 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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Christian attended the common schools in Sweden and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He came to the US when he was about 30 years old. His brothers Johannes and Andrew immigrated to Sauk Center, Minnesota; his brother Nils remained in Sweden. Christian worked for two or three years near Ashland, NE, as a farm hand and cattle feeder. He then bought a farm in Chapman precinct, near Weston, and started farming. Johanna came to this country with her parents, probably in the early 1870s. Some records list her name as Johanna Nilsdotter.

Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. The family also had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmers of the area, Christian brought wheat to a mill in Wahoo, which was ground into flour for home use. Christian continued to farm on his land in Chapman precinct until 1901, when he purchased a farm in Stocking precinct and moved there.

Christian and Johanna had eight children. One day most likely in 1876, when Christian and Johanna were outside working, their farmhouse caught fire and was destroyed. Inside were their two children, Peter and Oscar, who probably were twins. The boys, one crippled and the other tied to a high chair, died in the fire. Their next two children were boys, who they also named Peter and Oscar.

Christian and Johanna were members of the Baptist church in Weston. Christian was a religious and stern man and a Republican. He had red hair, which he wore rather long as was the custom, and his hair complimented his full red beard. Christian eventually owned 480 acres of farmland. When he died, each of his sons received a farm as an inheritance - or the equal thereof. Fritz inherited the home farm in Chapman precinct and Oscar inherited the farm in Stocking precinct. Johanna lived her final years with her daughter Lida in a small house in Weston.


PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:

Christian Pearson was for many years engaged in farming in Chapman precinct, but his last years were spent in Stocking precinct, where he purchased land in 1901. A native of Sweden, he was born on New Year's Eve, 1837. He attended the common schchools in his native land and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He remained in Sweden until he was about thirty years of age, when he emigrated to the United States, and for two or three years he worked in the vicinity of Ashland, Nebraska, as a farm hand for a big cattle feeder. He then bought land in Chapman precinct and carried on agricultural pursuits successfully there for almost three decades, after which he purchased land in Stocking precinct, where he resided until his death in October, 1907.

Mr. Pearson was married to Miss Johanna Olson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nils Olson, both natives of Sweden, who, however, emigrated to the United States. To Mr. and Mrs. Pearson were born eight children, two of whom are deceased, the others being: William, a resident of Ceresco who married Miss Clara Brodd and has four children; Oscar, who is living on the home place; Lena, the wife of Dave Peterson, of Strombsburg, Nebraska, by whom she has two children; Fritz, who is living near Ceeresco and who married Miss Maggie Dobley and has one child; Ernest, who is residing near Waverly and married Nellie Clay, by whom he has a child; and Lida, who is living at Weston and is the widow of Joe A. Novak. Mr. Pearson was a republican in politics and always took a commendable interest in affairs of public concern. His demise was deeply regretted and his friends still cherish his memory.

Christian married Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson about 1870. Johanna (daughter of Hoken Nils Olson) was born on 31 Jul 1850 in Tfvetofta (a small village) in the Blekinge Province, in Sweden; died on 12 Nov 1913 in Weston, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 18 and 19 Apr 1910, Weston Village, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Immigration: 1878
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Born: July 31, 1850 (as engraved on the tombstone and P. W. Pearson's Confirmation Bible). August 1, 1850 (as recorded in Grace Lutheran's Books). Died at 7:15 a.m. - as noted in P. W. Pearson's Confirmation Bible

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Recorded as Andrew G. Brodd.
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 16 Mar 1848, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Obituary says 1874
• 1880 Federal Census: 5 Jun 1880, Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

A. G. Brodd was born to Anders Carl Gustaf Johanson on March 16, 1848 in H

Anders married Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson in 1869 in Sweden. Gustafva was born on 23 Jun 1840 in Bergstena Parish, Vanderborgs V; died on 19 May 1930 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 May 1930 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, 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 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 23 Jun 1840, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Came to America
• 1880 Federal Census: 5 Jun 1880, Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - MAY 5, 1930

MRS GUSTAVA BRODD OF CERESCO PASSES

Mrs. Gustava Brodd was born in Lena Parrish, Vastragotaland, Sweden, June 23, 1840. In 1869 she married Anders Gustav Brodd. This union was blessed with five children. One daughter passed away in 1916, namely Mrs. Carl Nelson. The other chiln live in the vicinity of Ceresco.
Together with her husband and two children who were born in Sweden, Mrs. Brodd came to America May 17, 1875. Upon their arrival in this country, the family made their home in Carbin, Wyoming, where Mr. Brodd worked in the coal mines. Mrs. Bd often related the hardships endured in the west. The most serious problem in Carbin, was that there was no church and, the Brodd's knew well, that they, themselves, and the children needed the church and the menas of grace for their temporal and spiritual welfare. Two children were born in Wyoming but they could not be baptized because there was no pastor.
In October 1882, the family moved to Ceresco, Nebraska. Mrs. Brodd often told of the joy she and her husband experienced as they once more could worship in the church of their childhood faith and lead their children up to the alter of the Sweurg Lutheran Church where the little ones stood "head above the rail" as mother Brodd said, while Holy Baptism was administered. Would to God that all parents were as much concerned about the spiritual welfare of their children.
Mrs. Brodd has been a true mother of Israel. Her devotion to God, her calm faith, and love for the church will always be remembered. What she was God had made her; what she did God recognized; what she asked God granted. She was abundantly bled for all she was and did and not only she, the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and our church have been blessed by her presence in our midst and her benediction follows us thru life. Of her we would humbly say; "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them" - Rev. 14:13.
After a short illness she passed away in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Pearson, Monday morning, May 19 at the ripe age of 89 years, 10 months and 25 days. For 61 years Mr. and Mrs. Brodd have lived together, loved, prayed and worked.
She is survived by her husband, A. G. Brodd, four children, Mrs. C. L. Walin, August, Herman and Mrs. Clara Pearson, 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Old Grandma was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Swedeburg, Thursday afternoon, May 22.
Peace over her memory!