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 Feb 1903, Laramie, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 7 Apr 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, Rev. Gulleen
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska.

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.

Elmer married Sophia Albertine Eugenie Heiser on 23 Feb 1927 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska. Sophia was born on 17 Jan 1903 in Nebraska; died on 10 Mar 1970 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness.; was buried on 13 Mar 1970 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Erma Skiles in May 1974. Erma was born on 30 Sep 1919 in Stonington, Ill; died on 19 Aug 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jun 1931

Notes:

CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 11, 1931 - INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. ELMER PEARSON PASSES AWAY

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson passed away late Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon.
This paper extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents.

UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER AND DATE

We sincerely sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson. Their infant boy, Philip Eugene, passed away Wednesday, June 10. The parents had planned to have they boy baptized Sunday in church. But God decided otherwise. We baptised Wednesday,e 10, at 3:30, and just one hour later he passed away. The little fellow was sick only two hours. Certainly our days are uncertain. He was buried in Swedeburg Cemetery the following day.
Tho He giveth or He taketh, God, His children ne'er forsaketh, His the loving only, To preserve them pure and holy.

CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 16, 1931 - INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. ELMER PEARSON PASSES AWAY

This little boy was born on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 1931. On Wednesday, June 10, the parents went to Lincoln to buy the baptismal clothes for the baby. On the way home from Lincoln he was taken ill. The same afternoon he was baptized and reved the name Philip Eugene. We all felt that the little fellow would not live long. Two doctors worked faithfully but without success. He was sick just two hours and then passed away into eternity at an age of two weeks and three days.
Philip Eugene did not wear his clothes for the baptism. He was dressed in it for the funeral, and oh, how sweet he looked in the little coffin. A short service was held at the Pearson home on Thursday afternoon and the little body was laid tost in the Swedeburg Cemetery.
The Lord has taken one of His children to heaven.

CERESCO NEWS - JUNE 16, 1931 - CARD OF THANKS

We greatly appreciate the many kind deeds and sympathy extended during the illness and at the burial of our infant son.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pearson and Martin Leroy

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1938
• Confirmation: 24 May 1953

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - JANUARY 27, 1994

DEATHS

WILLARD PEARSON

Services for Willard Elmer Pearson of California, who died Jan. 17, 1994, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ceresco. The Rev. Richard A. Wollard will officiate. Interment will follow at Swedeburutheran Cemetery with Mike Bokelman, Harold Heiser, Paul Heiser, Bruce Palmer, Bill Pearson and John Pearson serving as pallbearers.
Pearson was born Nov. 15, 1938, to his parents Elmer and Sophia (Heiser) Pearson in Lincoln. He attended the Ceresco Public Schools, graduating in 1956. He was active in the Boy Scouts, church youth groups and high school music groups.
He attended Kearney State College, worked at the family automotive repair business, took computer training in Omaha, and then worked as a computer operator in California and Lincoln before returning to California. He began doing carpentry woeveral years ago.
His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
Survivors are a brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Marlene Pearson of Ceresco; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Marlin Olson of Wahoo; a nephew, four nieces; two grand-nieces, uncles; aunts; cousins; and special friends Melanie Woond Chris Shultes.
Arrangements by Metcalf Funeral Home.

Family/Spouse: Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hazel Reynolds. Hazel (daughter of James Reynolds and Bertha Francis) was born on 22 Mar 1922 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; died on 21 Sep 2006 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]