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Vermont Percy Olson

Male 1893 - 1958  (64 years)


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  1. 1.  Vermont Percy Olson was born on 17 Nov 1893 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 8 Sep 1958 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 11 Sep 1958 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    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

    Notes:


    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Marlin Dewey Olson  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Marlin Dewey Olson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vermont1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 20 Jul 1930, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
    • Confirmation: 17 Jun 1945, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
    • Graduation: 28 May 1948, Luther Academy, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska

    Notes:


    Marlin served in the Army during the Korean Conflict from December 6, 1951 until December 5, 1953.
    He was stationed in the Marshall Islands Bikini Atoll. Marlin acted as a butcher, a baker and then the Ice Cream Maker before being sent state side and being Honorably discharged from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    Marlin's rank was Corporal in the Quarter Master Corps. During his military service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

    LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JUNE 12, 2003

    Olson --Marlin Dewey, 73, Wahoo, died Tuesday (6/10/03) in Lincoln. Born in Wahoo. Former farmer; part-time worker for Virgl Implement.
    Survivors: wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal Annette Balthrop, Newman, Ga., Marlys Elaine Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg, Minneapolis; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet Sayers, both of Omaha; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; grandson, Grahammson Kellogg, Minneapolis.
    Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: Handicap accessibility fund, at the church.

    OMAHA WORLD HEARALD - JUNE 12, 2003

    OLSON-Marlin D., age 73, Wahoo. Survived by wife, Phyllis; daughters, Crystal (Jerry) Balthrop, Newnan, GA, Marlys (Charles) Jones, Lincoln, Becky Jo Olson-Kellogg (James
    Kellogg), Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Grahamm Olson Kellogg, Minneapolis, MN; sisters, Jean Mortensen, Janet (Richard) Sayers, all Omaha; brother-in-law, Martin (Marlene) Pearson, Ceresco; uncle, Dwain Benson, Wahoo; nieces; nephews; cousins; friends.
    MEMORIAL SERVICE Fri. 10 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Burial Fri. 9 am, Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Military Honors by Fort Riley, KS Honor Guard. VISITATION Thurs. 2-8 pm, Funeral Home. Memorials to Handicap Accessibility Fund ate Church. View complete obituary and send condolences@www.prussnabity.com
    PRUSS-NABITY Funeral Home
    Wahoo, NE 402-443-3128

    WAHOO NEWSPAPER, JUNE 19, 2003

    Marlin Olson
    WAHOO

    Marlin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marlin2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marlin2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marlin2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  6. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 2.Marlin2, 1.Vermont1)

  2. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  3. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  4. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 3.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  6. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  7. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Vermont1)

  8. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Vermont1)



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