Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 16 and 19 Apr 1910, Little Salt Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 26 Apr 1903
• Confirmation: 8 Jul 1917
• 1920 Federal Census: 13 Jan 1920, Little Salt Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Listed as Sophia E. E. Pearson. Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska

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WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MARCH 12, 1970

MRS ELMER PEARSON FUNERAL ON FRIDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer (Sophia) Pearson, 67, Ceresco, will be held Friday, March 13, 1970 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Philip Lathrop officiating.
Survivors include her widower; sons, Martin of Ceresco; Willard of Pasadena, Calif.; daughter, Mrs. Marlin (Phyllis) Olson, Wahoo; brothers, Edward Heiser, Fairview, Mont.; Henry, Lincoln; George, Wahoo; and Fritz, Ceresco; sisters, Mrs. Bea Gerdes, Lincoln; Mrs. Christiana Sharpe, Glendale, Calif.; and Mrs. Emma Palmer, Lincoln; five grandchildren.
Casket bearers will be Herman Gerdes, Jr., Paul Heiser, Harold Heiser, Bruce Palmer, Richard Heiser, and William Pearson.
Internment will be in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery with Nelson Funeral Home of Ceresco in charge.

Sophia married Elmer Winfred Pearson on 23 Feb 1927 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska. Elmer (son of Peter William "Will" Pearson and Clara Elizabeth Brodd) was born on 16 Jan 1903 in Laramie, Wyoming; died on 14 Nov 1981 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home; was buried on 17 Nov 1981 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CERESCO NEWS - FEBRUARY 24, 1927

TRIPLE WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY EVE

The Lutheran church of our little city was the scene of a triple wedding Wednesday evening, when three of our highly esteemed young people were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Miss Christiana Heiser and Mr. Arthur Walin, Miss Sophie Heiser and Mr. Elmer Pearson, Miss Althea Walin and Mr. Edward Heiser were the contracting parties.
The three marched into the church while Mrs. E. E. Eliason played the familiar strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, taking their places before the altar, which, like the church proper, was beautifully decorated in pink and white. The doubleg ceremony was used, Rev. Peterson, pastor of the church, performing the ceremony.
The brides wore white wedding gowns and veils.
Mr. A.H. Peterson sang a solo preceeding the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, a reception and supper were held in the church parlors, with immediate relative in attendance.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes go with these happy young couples who were born and reared in this community, and where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walin and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson will live on the Mcr farm, southwest of Ceresco and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiser will live on the David Warner farm, as we understand.

CERESCO NEWS - DATE UNKNOWN

OPEN HOUSE

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiser of Exeter, Nebr. and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. Pearson will hold Open House for their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 24th at the Immanuel Lutheran church parlors in Ceresco. The hours are 2:30 - 5:00 in thfternoon and 7:00 to 9:00 in the evening.
All relatives and friends are invited to call without further invitations.

UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER OR DATE

WEDDINGS OBSERVED BY OPEN-HOUSE RECEPTION

Two couples, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiser, of Exeter, Neb. and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson, observed their 25th wedding anniversaries on Sunday, February 24, at the Lutheran church parlors. There was scripture reading and prayer; followed by theen House. About 350 relatives and friends called during the afternoon and evening to extend felicitations. Refreshments, carried out in the silver motif, were served to all.
The honorees were the recipients of beautiful gifts in sliver and many fine cards.
A phone call from Mr. and Mr. Julius Brostrom in Oregon, brought their greetings as they could not be here for the occasion.
Miss Phyllis Pearson and Mrs. Paul Heiser were in charge of the guest book, and Mrs. Herman Pearson and Mrs. Laurel Nelson arranged the gifts.
Acting as hostesses were Mrs. Irvin Pearson, Mrs. Oliver Johnson and Mrs. Herman Pearson.
To help with the serving and pouring at the refreshment table were Mrs. Ben Miller, Mrs. Herman Gerdes, Mrs. Wm. Widman, Mrs. Conrad Heiser, Mrs. Harold Palmer, Mrs. Art Larson, Mrs. Carl Heiser, Mrs. George Heiser, and Mrs. Linus Erickson.
Mrs. Dave Johnson, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, Mrs. Aaron Hedlund and Mrs. Herman Walin, with a group of relatives, assisted with the kitchen serving.
Among the out-of-town folk present were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gerdes, Sr. of Malcolm; Mrs. and Mrs. Con. Heiser and family, Havelock; Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. Lipman and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chemelka and family of Raymond; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Schoenf, Verola and Daryl Lee; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller and Ina; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eliason, Miss Josephine Gutierra. Mrs. Gus Bulling. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson of Lincoln; Miss Joyce Dawson of Exeter; Mrs. C. O. Pearson and Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brodd and family. Mr. and Mrs. Evald Brodd and family; Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Pearson, Mrs. Art Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Helsing and Joyce of Wahoo; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stahly of Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Brokaw and Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scoles and Paulina; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Widman of Mead and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lehman and Helen of Ithaca.

UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER OR DATE

ELMER PEARSONS SLATE OPEN HOUSE AT CERESCO

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson of Ceresco, will hold open house for their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 9 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Ceresco.
The couple says no further invitations will be sent but everyone is welcome. They request no gifts.

PEARSON

We wish to thank everyone for remembering us with cards, gifts, flowers and all acts of kindness which made our 40th wedding anniversary such a pleasant day. Thank you all for coming to church to share this day with us. A special thanks to ouhildren and the ladies of our church who helped serve.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson

1. Living
2. Philip Eugene Pearson was born on 24 May 1931 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Jun 1931; was buried on 11 Jun 1931 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
3. Living
4. Willard Elmer Pearson was born on 15 Nov 1938 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska; died on 17 Jan 1994 in Santa Monica, California; was buried on 29 Jan 1994 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.