Elmer Winfred Pearson
1903 - 1981 (78 years)Person ID: I012 | Tree: Marlys Jones - Pearson Family | Last Modified: 3 Jul 2018
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Name Elmer Winfred Pearson Notes
Elmer attended Luther Academy for a short course in accounting. He sang in the Men's Chorus there for several years.
Elmer was the Choir Director at Immanuel for over 25 years, played the clarinet in the town band, served was Mayor of Ceresco and served on the Town Council for many years. Elmer was also a Deacon on the Church Board of Immanuel Lutheran Chh in Ceresco, Nebraska.
He farmed with Irvin after their father died, but later worked for George Siegriest in the Chevrolet Garage in Ceresco. After 1946, he was in partnership with Herman in the Pearson Garage for 25 years.
WAHOO NEWSPAPER - NOVEMBER 26, 1981
OBITUARY
ELMER WINFRED PEARSON
Elmer Winfred Pearson, son of Peter William Pearson and Clara Elizabeth Brodd Pearson, was born January 16, 1903, at Laramie, Wyoming and died November 14, 1981. On February 23, 1927, he was married to Sophia Heiser. To this union were bornr children; Martin Leroy, Philip Eugene, Phyllis Sophia and Willard Elmer. His son Philip and wife Sophia preceded him in death. In May of 1974 he was married to Erma Kathleen Shiles of Lincoln.
Elmer was a retired automobile mechanic, having worked for the George Siegrest Garage before opening his own shop. His brother Herman joined him in partnership until Herman's retirement. At Elmer's retirement, his son Leroy took over the busis.
Elmer was very involved with his church, Immanuel Lutheran in Ceresco, and the community. He played in the church orchestra and band as long as they were in existence; sang with the barbershop quartet; choir and directed the choir for 32 ye. Served on the church council for many years. He was on the town board and served as mayor for many years, played in the town band from the time of his youth; and was a charter member of the Senior Citizens group.
His survivors include his widow Erma; sons Martin, Ceresco; Willard, Santa Monica, Calif.; daughter, Mrs. Marlin (Phyllis) Olson, Wahoo; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Herman, Ceresco; sister, Edna Brostrom, Corvallis, O; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were at Immanuel Lutheran Church, November 17, 1981. Internment in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wahoo.
Birth 16 Jan 1903 Laramie, Wyoming 
[1] Gender Male Died 14 Nov 1981 Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home [1] Cause: Heart attack Buried 17 Nov 1981 Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska [2] -
Parents
Father Peter William "Will" Pearson (ID:I005), b. 20 Jun 1877, Saunders County, Nebraska, on a farm near Weston d. 24 Jun 1920, at his home on a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska (Age 43 years) Relationship natural Mother Clara Elizabeth Brodd (ID:I011), b. 22 Jun 1877, Carbon, Wyoming d. 13 Nov 1957, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska (Age 80 years) Relationship natural Marriage 22 Oct 1901 Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming Children (Siblings) 1. Elmer Winfred Pearson (ID:I012), b. 16 Jan 1903, Laramie, Wyoming d. 14 Nov 1981, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home (Age 78 years)2. Herman William Pearson (ID:I013), b. 14 Sep 1904, Laramie, Wyoming d. 13 Feb 1988, Wheatridge, Colorado (Age 83 years)3. Edna Laurine Pearson (ID:I014), b. 19 Jul 1907, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 20 Mar 1990, Benton County, Oregon (Age 82 years)4. Irvin Leonard Pearson (ID:I015), b. 10 Jan 1909, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 25 Oct 1971, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home (Age 62 years) -
Family 1
Wife 1 Sophia Albertine Eugenie Heiser (ID:I067), b. 17 Jan 1903, Nebraska d. 10 Mar 1970, Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness. (Age 67 years) Marriage 23 Feb 1927 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska Notes
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
Children 1. Living (ID:I068) 2. Philip Eugene Pearson (ID:I069), b. 24 May 1931, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska d. 10 Jun 1931 (Age 0 years)3. Living (ID:I070) 4. Willard Elmer Pearson (ID:I071), b. 15 Nov 1938, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska d. 17 Jan 1994, Santa Monica, California (Age 55 years)Family 2
Wife 2 Erma Skiles (ID:I072), b. 30 Sep 1919, Stonington, Ill d. 19 Aug 2004, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 84 years) Marriage May 1974 -
Other Personal Events
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 Feb 1903 Laramie, Wyoming [1] Confirmation 7 Apr 1918 Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, Rev. Gulleen [2] Occupation 1930 Mechanic [3] 1930 Federal Census 23 Apr 1930 Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska. -
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Buried - 17 Nov 1981 - Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska 
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