Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Dec 1893, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 5 Apr 1908, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

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WAHOO NEWSPAPER, SEPTEMBER 11, 1958

PERCY OLSON DIES, BURIED THURSDAY

Services for Percy Olson, 64, who died Monday night in a Lincoln Hospital after a long illness were held today (Thursday) in the Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Mr. Olson had lived all his life six miles southeast of Wahoo on the homestead where he had been born. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Olson.
Survivors are the widow; Florence, daughters, Mrs. Carl L. Mortensen of Omaha; Miss Janet Olson at home; son Marlin, RFD 1, twin brother, Duryea O. Olson of Wahoo; a grandchild. Erickson Funeral Home of Wahoo had charge.

THE PERCY W. OLSON FAMILY
Peter W. Olson came from Sweden to Saunders County in 1879. He was twenty-four years of age. He worked as a hired hand. He saved his wages and bought land. In 1883, he purchased a team and began cultivation of his own land. From time to time added to his holdings until he had three hundred and fifty-eight acres. Mr. Olson was married August 21, 1885 to Miss Elsa Hockinson, a daughter of Peter and Hannah Hockinson. To this union seven children were born. Ednum married Hannah Nordenstum of Bertrand, Nebr. He lived in Grand Island, employed as a plumber. Two daughters, Lenore and Lodema, were born. Evelyn lived at home. Evald married Esther Anderson, lived in Red Oak, Iowa, and for many years, was a Medical Doctor. Percy and Duryea, twins, completed the family.
Duryea married Victoria Liliedahl and they had one son. Duryea farmed one mile east and one mile north of Swedeburg.
In the late 1920's, Percy rented the farm when his parents moved to Wahoo. He farmed two hundred acres one mile east and one-fourth mile north of Swedeburg. He bought six mules and used them until the middle of the 1930's. Then he investen a tractor. He improved the land by being one of the first in Saunders County to have terraces built.
In May, 1929, Percy, married Florence Bengston, daughter of William and Ellen Johnson Bengston. Florence was born and raised two miles west of Swedeburg. To this union three children were born: Marlin, Jean, and Janet. Marlin and Phyllis, thermer Phyllis Pearson of Ceresco, live on the farm. Marlin is the third generation farming the land. They have three daughters. Jean married Carl Mortensen and their four children live in Omaha. Janet married Richard Sayers, and their two children live in Millard.
Percy attended public school at Dist. 29 and also chose to take the business course at Luther College. Florence attended Dist. 109 for ten years, then went to Luther College to finish her junior and senior years.
Percy and Florence were active members of Grace Lutheran Church of Swedeburg. Percy served on the Church Council for many years. He was on the Board of Directors of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company, and also on the board of Swedeburg Bank. Herved on the school board of Dist. 29 for many years.
Florence taught Sunday School for many years and was active in the Concordia Ladies' Society. Percy and Florence were baptized and confirmed along with their three children in the Grace Lutheran Church.
In September, 1958, Percy passed away. Florence and Janet moved to Wahoo in October, 1958. Janet was in Junior College at Luther College. In 1961,
Florence and Janet became members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Wahoo.
In January, 1959, Florence started working at Saunders County Community Hospital. The year, 1961, she took a leave of absence and enrolled in the School of Licensed Practical Nursing Course in Omaha for a one-year term. She came back to the Sders County Hospital and worked for eighteen years and also worked for Drs. Roy and Jack Swanson. In 1978, she retired from the hospital, is enjoying her retirement and is active in volunteer work. Submitted by Florence Olson

Taken from the book "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Vermont married Florence Violet Bengtson on 30 May 1929 in Florence's parents home, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Florence (daughter of Wilhelm Bengtson and Ellen Sophia Johnson) was born on 23 May 1908 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2003 in Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 4 Jan 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WAHOO WASP - JUNE 6, 1929

BENSON-OLSON NUPTIAL THURSDAY

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Alfreda Benson west of Swedeburg at 8:00 Thursday evening, May 30, 1929, when her daughter, Miss Florence Benson became the bride of Mr. Percy Olson of Swedeburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Olson, in the presence of about eighty relatives and friends.
The living room was daintily decorated in green and white and the double-ring ceremony was preformed by Rev. F. W. Hanson of the Swedeburg Lutheran Church at a lovely green and white alter. The bride was very charming in her white satin dressand her veil held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a bridal bouquet of Ophelia roses and her only ornament was a lovely strand of pearls the gift of the groom at her recent birthday. She was attended by Miss Laurene Swanson o of Swedeburg gowned in a lovely pale green georgette dress and carried a bouquet of red roses. Little Nellie Ann Erickson, a cousin of the bride, was also dressed in green, and as flower girl, scattered rose petals in front of the bride, who was accompanied to the alter by her mother.
The bride was met at the alter by the groom, attended by his best man, Mr. Dwain Benson, the brother of the bride. Both were dressed in suits of dark blue.
Mrs. Henry Meyers of Lincoln presided at the piano. Before the ceremony, she played "Echoes of Spring" by Frimland. Miss Fern Benson sang, "Because." During the ceremony, Mrs. Meyers played Lohengrin's Wedding March. After the ceremony, Rev.leen of Fremont acted as Toastmaster and the following program was given:
Solo - "At Dawning" - Walter Swanson, Toast to the Bride - E. A. Odman, Reading - Mrs. L. R. Monson, Vocal Solo - "All for You" - Fern Benson, Toast to the Groom - Rev. F. W. Hanson. A few remarks on the home were made by Rev. Gulleen. A loy two-course wedding supper was served to the assembled guests.
The out-of-town guests were Dr. and Mrs. Evald Olson, Red Oak, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ednum OIson and daughters of Grand Island; Rev. and Mrs. Gulleen of Fremont, Mrs. Mable Carlson and son of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hrickson, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Monson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, all of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ideen and son Lee of Raymond.
The young couple will reside on the farm of the groom's father, east of Swedeburg.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MAY 20, 1954

PERCY OLSONS WILL HOLD OPEN HOUSE

Mr. and Mrs. Percy Olson will hold open house on Sunday, May 30th at their home from 2;30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
No invitations will be sent and all friends are invited.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JUNE 10, 1954

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERCY OLSONS

On Sunday at their country home, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Olson held open house 2:30-5:00 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 p.m. in the evening in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, when 2:30 relatives called.
Mrs. Conrad Erickson was hostess in the afternoon and those serving were: Mrs. Don Rolofson of Lincoln, Mrs. Linus Erickson, Mrs. D.O. Olson, and Mrs. Melvin Person.
In the evening, Mrs. Victor Soder was hostess and those serving were: Mrs. Norris Johnson, Mrs. Philip Ekblad, Mrs. Arvid Larson, Mrs. Earl Ideen of Lincoln. Jean and Marlin Olson greeted the guests. Janet Olson had charge of the guest book.sts from Omaha, Lincoln, Dorchester, Ceresco, Cedar Bluffs, Colon, Mead were among the callers.
The Olsons received many beautiful gifts and cards. Their daughter Jean came home from Chicago for the occasion.

1. Marlin Dewey Olson was born on 3 Jun 1930 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 2003 in Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jun 2003 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
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