Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as Ervin Pearson
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Listed as Ervin Pearson. Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1930, Laborer
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as Ervin Pearson

Notes:

THE LINCOLN STAR - OCTOBER 27, 1971

PEARSON - Irvin L., 62, Ceresco, died Monday. Farmer. Member Immanuel Lutheran.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran, Ceresco. The Rev. Jim Munson. Burial Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.

THE LINCOLN STAR - OCTOBER 28, 1971

PEARSON - Irvin L., 62, Ceresco, died Monday.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran, Ceresco. Burial Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER 28, 1971

IRVIN L. PEARSON FUNERAL PENDING

Funeral services for Irvin L. Pearson, 68, Ceresco, are pending at the Nelson Funeral Home in Ceresco. He died Monday.
Survivors include his widow, Iradelle; sons, Irvin Jr., William, both of Ceresco; a daughter, Rose Marie Pearson, Ceresco; brothers, Elmer and Herman of Ceresco; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Brostrom, Corvallis, Ore.

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - NOVEMBER 11, 1971

HARVEST BEE HELD FOR IRVIN PEARSON

Last Monday, the following came with combines and trucks to help harvest milo for Mrs. Irvin Pearson who recently lost her husband due to a heart attack. Chester Sturm, Ed Johnson, Alan Pearson, Quentin Johnson, Norman Bulling, Paul Bulling,rence Johnson, Ray Otto, Larry Stark, Jesse Saathoff, Carl Brodd, Bill Pearson, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Glen Anderson, Herman Pearson, Laurel Nelson, George Heiser, Kenneth Pearson, John Saathoff, Glen Otto, Clarence Stewart, Marlin Olson, Fritz Heiser, Harold Heyen, Glen Samuelson, Wesley Burklund, Clarence Hansen, Dwain Anderson.
Women who brought food and helped serve dinner and lunch which was served at the Glen Anderson home were Mmes. Herman Pearson, Ray Otto, Chester Sturm, Ed Johnson, Ray Anderson, Edna Brostrom, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Bill Pearson, and Mrs. Irvinrson, Sr.
Other ladies who furnished food were Mmes. Roy Swanson, Herman Walin, Glen Samuelson, Axel Pearson, Roscoe Blodgett, Clarence Hansen, Al Hellerich, Marlin Olson, Clarence Johnson, Paul Bulling, Julius Nelson, Carl Nygren, John Saathoff, Carltrom, Paul Heiser, Dave Johnson, Reuben Isaacson, Ivan Nord, Laurel Nelson, Norman Bulling, Leroy Hansen, Leonard Palm, Quentin Johnson, Lynn Maxon, Merle Olson, Jerry Mullins and Misses Emeline and Ethel Brodd.
The Farmers Union Co-op furnished the fuel for the harvesting.

IRVIN PEARSON SR. FAMILY
In 1908, Peter William and Clara Brodd Pearson moved to Richland Precinct, Section 20, to the farm which has been farmed by his descendants ever since.
Irvin Leonard, their youngest child (following Elmer, Herman, and Edna), was born in 1909. He was a farmer all his life, and was born and died in the family farm home.
In 1935, Irvin married Iradelle Lenore Engstrom. Her maternal grandparents, Brauer and Nellie Peterson, emigrated from Sweden about 1869, homesteading in Wahoo Precinct, Section 12, about one mile south and a mile east of where Mead is today.e Petersons came by train from Moline, Ill., as far as Fremont. From there they walked to their homestead, carrying all their possessions on their backs, at one point wading across the Platte River. They had eight children. Ida, fifth from the oldest, was born in 1878. She was married in 1898 to Leonard Engstrom, a farmer who had himself emigrated from Sweden. They had two children, Vincent (1903-1982) and Iradelle (b. 1905). Iradelle was a teacher in Brown County and Saunders County (Shakespeare School) before becoming a homemaker and farm wife.
Irvin and Iradelle Pearson were married in 1935 and farmed and expanded the original homestead until Irvin's death in 1971. They had three children, Irvin Jr., William (Bill) and Rose Marie. Iradelle has lived at 221 W. Pine St. in Ceresco se 1977.
Irvin L. Pearson, Jr. was born in 1937, and was educated as a teacher of music. He has been involved in church and community music and farms in partnership with his brother. He married Leanne Lunzmann of Auburn, also a music teacher, in 1967.ey have two sons, David Leonard (b. 1970) and Kirk Eric (b. 1976). They live on the original Pearson family farm, Richland Precinct, Section 20.
William Engstrom Pearson was born in 1942, educated in agricultural economics, and is now farming in Ceresco in partnership with his brother. He married Marcia Sutherland, an editor and journalist of Brockton, Mass., in 1969. They have two daters, Erika Lynne (b. 1972) and Karen Marcia (b. 1976). They live in Richland Precinct, Section 20.
Rose Marie Pearson was born in 1946, and was educated as a music teacher. She is a homemaker, piano teacher, and performing French horn player. In 1973 she married Sidney Swanson of Hildreth, an electrician. They have two sons, Crale Lee (b.7) and Craig Allen (b. 1978). The Swansons live in Richland Precinct, Section 18.
Taken from the book, "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Irvin married Iradelle Lenore Engstrom on 23 Mar 1935 in First Baptist Church Parsonage, Valley, Douglas County, Nebraska. Iradelle was born on 27 May 1905 in Mead, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Aug 2001 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 24 Aug 2001 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - AUGUST 2OO1

Pearson - Iradelle L., 96, Wahoo, formerly Ceresco, widow of Irvin L., died Tuesday (8/21/01). Born, Mead (5/25/05) to Nels L. and Ida (Peterson) Engstrom. Graduate, valedictorian, Mead High School, 1923. Attended University of Nebraska and Naska Wesleyan. Received two-year teaching certificate. Taught rural school near Ainsworth and Ceresco District 59. Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Irvin and Leanne, Bill and Marcia, all Ceresco; daughter, son-in-law, Rose Marie and Sid Swanson, Ceresco; grandchildren, David Pearson, Crale, Craig and Celeste Swanson, all Ceresco, Kirk Pearson, Euliss, Ts, Erika Krull, Kearney, Karen Miller, Iowa City, Iowa; great-granddaughter, Bethany Krull, Kearney; sister-in-law, Thelma Pearson, Wahoo; nieces; nephews; friends.
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Friday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. The Rev. Fred Meuter. Prior graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday, Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Pallbearers: David Pearson, Kirk Pearson, Erika Krull, Karen Miller, Crale Swanson,aig Swanson, Celeste Swanson. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. today, Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco. Memorials to church in lieu of flowers.

Notes:

CERESCO NEWS - MARCH 28, 1935

THEY SAY - "I DO"

ENGSTROM - PEARSON

Miss Iradelle Engstrom, daughter of Mrs. Ida Ogen, and Mr. Irvin Pearson, youngest son of Mrs. Clara Pearson, were married on Saturday, March 23, 1935 in Valley, Nebraska at the parsonage of Rev. Roy H. Larson, minister of the First Baptist Cch. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Swanson of Mead, Nebr.
The bride was attired in a navy blue suit with accessories to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson will make their home on the Pearson farm, one mile north and one mile west of Ceresco.
The bride was born and reared in Mead, Nebraska and was a graduate of Mead High School. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan and University of Nebraska, and has been teaching in Saunders County schools for a number of years. The groom has lived ard Ceresco all his life and is well known here.
This paper joins their many friends in wishing them many years of happiness and prosperity.

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.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1900, Farmer
• 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, whicas 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.e 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. Chrisn 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 commonchools 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 othersing: 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 Ifvetofta, Kristianstad County, 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
• 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 KungsLena 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
• 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!