Family/Spouse: Unknown. [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

Johanna married Christian P. Pearson about 1870. Christian (son of Per Pahlsson and Johanna Tuvesdotter) was born on 31 Dec 1835 in Riseberga, Sk; died on 16 Oct 1908 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, 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: 11 Feb 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1880 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1880, Chapman 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.

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 following the death of our beloved husband and father. We also wish to thank those who sent the beautiful floral piece
Mrs. P. W. Pearson and children

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, Albany County, Wyoming. Clara (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 22 Jun 1877 in Carbon, Carbon County, 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 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 21 Jul 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1880 Federal Census: 21 Jun 1880, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 25 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

C. O. inherited the farm his father (Christian) had purchased in Stocking, Precinct. C. O. is remembered as a wonderful man. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker and a good mechanic. He was the Engineer for a threshing gang. He also sanell.

Carl Oscar Pearson was born in Chapman precinct near Weston on his parents' farm. He attended public schools until he was 17 or 18 years old. He then worked full time with his father on the farm. When he was 25, he began farming on his own.a Marie Olive Ekdahl was born in Mariposa precinct near Weston. She attended local public schools. After they were married, Oscar and Milsa moved to a farm one mile west of Weston. While living there, Milsa gave birth to a daughter who died shorortly after birth. Their son Malvin was also born at that farm. In 1908, after the death of Oscar's father, they moved to the 160 acre farm in Stocking precinct which Oscar inherited. Their other three children were born there. Oscar was left the farm debt free by his father, but his sister Lida, who exerted considerable influence over their mother, had a $3,000 lien put on the farm. Oscar mortgaged the farm to pay the lien.
By the time World War I began, most of the Swedish colony in the area were second and third generation Americans. The use of the Swedish language was decreasing. In Oscar's and Milsa's situation, they learned Swedish from their parents. Theirialects were different and Oscar found Milsa's dialect amusing. Consequently, she would not speak Swedish to him, although she spoke in Swedish to her grandparents, John and Christina Frostrom. Also, Swedish had been the language used in the area churches formed by Swedes in the last half of the 19th century. During World War I, non-Swedish members of the community objected to Swedish being spoken at these churches. They claimed that the language being used was either German or so similar to German that speaking it was unpatriotic. Due to this pressure, congregations stopped speaking Swedish in the area churches.
Oscar remained farming his entire life. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker, and a good mechanic. After he died, Milsa moved with her son Lloyd, a bachelor, to a house in Wahoo. After Lloyd died, Milsa continued to live in the house ul 1971 when she moved to a rest home in Wahoo. The home farm was acquired by Norman.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:
Oscar Pearson, a son of Christian Pearson, was born in Chapman precinct, July 12, 1879, and attended the common schools until he was seventeen or eighteen years of age. He then devoted his entire time to assisting his father with the farm wk, so continuing until he was twenty-five years old. At that time he began farming on his own account and after keeping his bachelor's hall for a year he was married. He removed with his bride to a farm one mile east of Weston, where they resideed for three years, after which he took up his residence upon his father's farm in Stocking precinct. He has since remained upon that place, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land and is well improved. He carries on generaal farming and receives a good income from his labors. He married Miss Milsa Ekdahl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August O. Ekdahl, the former of whom is deceased, while the later lives in Weston. To this union have been born three children; Malvin and Mildred, both attending school in Swedeburg; and Lloyd, and infant.
Mr. Pearson is independent in politics, voting for the man rather than the party. He is industrious and displays sound judgment in the management of his affairs, and the success which he has gained is well deserved.

WAHOO WASP - NOVEMBER 15, 1942

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CARL OSCAR PEARSON

The whole community around Swedeburg was saddened Thursday, last, when the news spread of the passing of Mr. C.O. Pearson, after a few hours severe illness.
Mr. Pearson was born at Weston on July 12, 1879, and was married to Milsa Ekdahl, also of Weston. This union was blessed with four children.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson moved to the Swedeburg community in 1908, and have resided there ever since, being very industrious farmers. They have for many years been active members in the Swedeburg Lutheran Church, in which he has served faithfulls treasurer and Board Member.
Oscar Pearson passed away October 29, 1942 at the age of sixty-three years, three months, and seventeen days. Mourning him are his widow and four children; Mrs. Mildred (Linus) Erickson, Malvin, Lloyd and Norman Pearson all of Swedeburg. Alsowo grandchildren. There is one brother, Ernest Pearson, of Waverly, Nebr.; and two sisters, Mrs. David Peterson, Plainville, Michigan, and Mrs. Dick Parr, of Encampment, Wyo. Also, a large host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the home, and at 2:30 at the Lutheran Church, at which the pastor, Rev. Elmer J. Holt, officiated, assisted by Dr. C. O. Gulleen, of Genoa. Music was furnished by the Misses Are and Elaine Eliason and Mrs. Duryea Olson, accompanied by Miss Alvena Larson. Pallbearers were, A.F. Larson, Reynold Olson, Oscar Olson, Arthur Larson, O.F. Anderson and Henry Olson. Internment was in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Carl married Milsa Marie Olive Ekdahl on 12 Apr 1905 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. Milsa (daughter of August O. Ekdahl and Olive Anna Fr) was born on 10 Nov 1883 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1976 in the Saunders County Community Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 1976 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Jul 1881
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Family/Spouse: David Peterson. David was born on 15 May 1873; died on 24 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 26 and 27 Mar 1920, Rock Creek Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 13 Jul 1885
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 14 May 1910, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 5 Apr 1925
• 1930 Federal Census: 22 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Fritz inherited Christian's farm in Chapman Precinct. He later bought the farm 3

Fritz married Margaret (Maggie) Dooley on 17 Feb 1909 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Margaret (daughter of Jacob Dooley and Anna Danielson) was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 15 and 20 Jan 1920, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 5 Jun 1887
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 14 May 1910, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1930, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Ernest married Nellie Albertina Clay on 20 Oct 1909 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Nellie (daughter of John Clay and Olson) was born on 5 Mar 1889 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1975 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 18 and 19 Apr 1910, Weston Village, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 17 Mar 1901, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Alida and her mother Johanna lived together in a small home in Weston, Nebraska until Johanna died in 1913. "Aunt Lydie" was a Practical Nurse. She lived for a while in Weldon, Colorado. Her first husband was killed in a car accident. Her sed husband was a railroad section hand, and later a ranch foreman. They lived on a ranch in a log cabin near Encampment, Wyoming for several years.
Alida suffered for many years with crippling arthritis, and spent at least the last 12 years of her life in bed. She had no children in either marriage. She has a lifelong friend still living in Wahoo, Nebraska. I visited with her (Mrs. GeorgEmma) Mares) about Alida.

Family/Spouse: Joe Novak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dick Parr. [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 Feb 1903, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 7 Apr 1918, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, 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 Valparaiso, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Mar 1970 in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Mar 1970 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Erma Shiles 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]

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: 31 Oct 1904, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 8 Jun 1919, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1930, Mechanic
• 1930 Federal Census: 23 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Herman served as a Trustee on the Church Board of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, Nebraska for many years.

THE HERMAN PEARSON FAMILY
In 1866, Christian Pearson came to America from Sweden. He married Johanna Olson in America, though she too had come from Sweden.
Christian and Johanna homesteaded near Weston, Nebr. in Chapman Precinct. Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. They had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmerof the area, Christian took wheat to a mill in Wahoo which was ground into flour for home use. They moved to Stocking Precinct in 1901. The children who lived to have families were Peter William (Will), Carl Oscar (C.O.), Paulina Mathilda (Lena), and Fritz Frithiof.
Peter William (Will) married Clara Brodd (See the History of the Irvin Pearson Sr. Family) and farmed in Richland Precinct. They were married in 1901 in Laramie, Wyoming, but soon moved to Nebraska. To this union were born 4 children. Elmer,man, Edna and Irvin. Will died in 1920, and Clara in 1957. Elmer, who is deceased, married Sophia Heiser, and Edna married Julius Brostrom and moved to Oregon.
Herman William Pearson married Thelma Ethel Frasier (daughter of Roscoe and Lola Frasier) in 1934. As a boy, Herman helped with the farming, but later became an auto mechanic and was in partnership with his brother Elmer at Pearson's Parts anervice in Ceresco. In 1971, Herman retired, and he and Thelma now reside in Ceresco. As a child, Thelma grew up on a farm east of Ceresco, and attended high school in Ceresco, where as a senior, she met Herman. To this union 3 daughters were born; Betty, Jane and Mary.
Betty married Stanley Rudeen in 1958. Betty and Stan attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Betty was educated as a Home Economics teacher, and Stan as an architect. Stan joined the Navy, and flew jets that landed on carriers. He isw a pilot for United Airlines. They reside in Arvada, Colorado. They have 4 children.
Jane married Ray Otto in June of 1960. They live on a farm near Ceresco. Jane attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, and was a teacher in schools in Omaha and Ceresco. Ray attended Luther College in Wahoo before joining the Navy.y farms east of Ceresco. They have 3 children.
Mary married Lynn Maxson in 1969. They live in Ceresco, and have 2 sons. Mary attended Computer Programming school in Omaha after her graduation and is now a bookkeeper for Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assn. of Saunders Co. Lynn joined the Army,d served in the Vietnam War. He attended Doane College at Crete when he returned home. Now he drives the tank wagon truck, hauling fuel for Co-op of Ceresco.
Taken from the book, "1983 SAUNDERS COUNTY FAMILIES"

Herman married Thelma Frasier on 7 Nov 1934 in The R. E. Frasier home, Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Thelma (daughter of Roscoe Frasier and Lola) was born on 24 Dec 1913 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2002 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Mar 2002 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, 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: 1 Sep 1907
• Confirmation: 4 Jun 1922
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Grace Church Books list place of birth as Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

THE LINCOLN STAR - SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1922

CERESCO

Ceresco, Neb., June 10. (Special to The Star). - Sunday, June 4, the Emmanuel (Immanuel) Evangelical Lutheran church was the scene of a solemn and impressive occasion when six young people, two girls and four boys, were confirmed. The churchs crowded, chairs had to be placed in aisles to accomodate those who came to witness these young people give their confirmatin vows. The service began at 10 a.m. While the choir sang "Saviour, Like a Shephard Lead Us," the confirmands with the pastor Rev. C. Granlund, marched in and arranged themselves around the altar. The confirmands were then subjected to a thorough examination in the doctrines and teachings of the Lutheran church. After the examination which lasted an hour and a half they sang "I am a Pilgrim" whereupon they gave their confirmation vows and were blessed. The pastor then presented each with a Bible, a gift from the congregation.
Those confirmed were Violet Anderson, Edna Pearson, John Walin Jr., Clemens Brodd, Reuben Isacson and Arvid Erickson.
Confirmation day is an annual event in the Lutheran church. The senior class in the Sunday school after having had intense instruction for almost a year under the pastor himself is on that day admitted into full membership of the church, theminating celebrating of the Lord's supper of which they then
for the first time partake.

Edna married Carl Julius Brostrom on 16 Mar 1932 in Immanuel Lutheran Church Parsonage, Ceresco, Nebraska. Carl (son of Carl Theodore Brostrom) was born on 21 Jan 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 1963 in Airlie, Oregon on the family farm; was buried in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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
• Baptism: 7 Mar 1909
• Confirmation: 27 Apr 1924
• Occupation: 1930, Laborer
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Listed as Ervin Pearson.

Notes:

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"Grace Church Books list place of birth as Swedeburg.

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 1 Apr 1923
• Confirmation: 1 Apr 1923
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - OCTOBER, 25, 1994

MALVIN C. PEARSON
Malvin C. Pearson, 87, of Wahoo died Tuesday, October 18, 1994 at the Saunders County Care Center.
Mr. Pearson was born May 23, 1907 at Weston, Nebraska to Carl and Milsa (Ekdahl) Pearson. They moved from Weston to the Swedeburg area when he was one year old. He grew up and attended District 109 school. After school, he started farming.
He married Dorothy Hagstrom April 12, 1936 at Swedeburg, Nebraska. They lived on the farm until retirement in 1978. They, then, moved to Wahoo.
Mr. Pearson was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Swedeburg.
Survivors are his wife, Dorothy of Wahoo; a brother and sister-in-law, Norma and Eva Pearson of Wahoo; a sister, Mildred Erickson of Ceresco; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lloyd.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 1994 at the Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, with Rev. Richard A. Woolard officiating. Allan Pearson will be soloist accompanied by Rhonda Obert at the organ. Interment will be in Sunrise Cemry.
Visitation is Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pruss Funeral Home and Friday 1 hour preceding services at the church.
Casket bearers are Gary, Gene and Galyn Hagstrom, Lee Erickson, Kent Pearson, and James McDonnell. Honorary casket bearer's are Conrad Erickson, Steve Johnson, Dwain Benson, Jess Scheuneman, Dave Thompson and Allen Hendrickson.

Malvin married Dorothy Hagstrom on 12 Apr 1936 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Dorothy (daughter of Oscar Hagstrom and Alice) was born on 19 Jul 1909 in Nebraska; died on 9 May 2006 in Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924
• Confirmation: 11 Jan 1925
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - MARCH 9, 2004

Mildred C. Erickson

Mildred C. Erickson, 94, Wahoo, widow of Linus, died Sunday (3/7/04). Born, Swedeburg. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Jack Erickson, Fresno, Calif., Lee Erickson, Eagan, Minn.; daughter, Ann McGregor, Danville, Calif.; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family 4-6 p.m., Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Hospice or Haven House.

OMAHA WORLD HERALD - MARCH 9, 2004

ERICKSON-Mildred C., 94 yrs., Wahoo. Survived by sons, Jack (Saimah), Fresno, CA, Lee, Eagan, MN; daughter, Ann (Randy) McGregor, Danville, CA; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter
FUNERAL Thurs. 2 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. VISITATION Wed. 2-8 pm, family present 4-6 pm. Memorials to St. Elizabeth Hospice or Haven House. Burial Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. View complete obituary and send condolences @w.prussnabity.com

OBITUARY
Mildred C. Erickson, age 94 of Wahoo, died Sunday March 7, 2004 at the Haven House in Wahoo.
She was born January 23, 1910 at Swedeburg, NE to Carl O. and Milsa (Ekdahl) Pearson. She graduated from Wahoo High School and later married Linus J. Erickson. They lived on the family farm near Ceresco until 1978 at which time they moved toesco. Linus died in 1982, and Mildred continued to reside in Ceresco until July of 1996 when she moved to the Haven House in Wahoo.
Mildred loved her role as homemaker, and her family and friends were very important to her. She was active all her life at the Swedeburg Lutheran Church and held several positions in the Ladies Aid Society. Mildred also served as an officerhe Saunders County Extensions Women

Mildred married Linus Johannes Erickson on 22 Mar 1935 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Linus (son of Augustinus Erickson and Hermanda Bengtson) was born on 26 Dec 1908 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 28 Sep 1982 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 1 Oct 1982 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - DECEMBER 26, 1957

LLOYD PEARSON DIES; FUNERAL MONDAY

Mr. Lloyd Pearson, 42, retired farmer, died Saturday, December 22, 1957 at his home after a long illness. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg. Rev. Phil R. Ekblad officiated.
Mr. Pearson, who farmed near Swedeburg, moved to Wahoo 11 years ago.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Milsa Pearson of Wahoo, two brothers and one sister.
Burial was in the Church cemetery. Erickson Funeral Home had charge.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 14 Oct 1934, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Norman, Eva and their son Kent farm the place Christian bought in Stocking Precinct in 1901.

THE OBITUARY - NORMAN A. PEARSON

Norman August Pearson departed this live to begin his new life in Jesus Christ, on November 25, 1999 at his home. He was born to his parents Carl O. Pearson and Milsa M. Ekdahl Pearson on August 5, 1919 on a farm near Swedeburg, Nebraska. Heended elementary school and high school in Swedeburg and started farming the family farm when he was sixteen years old.
On August 17, 1952 he was married to Eva L. Wilkins in Arlington, Nebraska. Together they farmed in the Swedeburg area for their entire married life.
Norman was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church of Swedeburg. He was baptized at Grace on May 24, 1924 and confirmed on October 14, 1934. He served on the Church Council and also on the Grace Lutheran Cemetery Board. At the time of hiath he and his wife Eva were active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Wahoo. He also served for a time on the Swedeburg School Board District #109 and at one time was a member of the Stocking Township Board. Norman also served on the Farmers Co-op Elevator Grain Board.
He is preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers Lloyd Pearson and Malvin Pearson. Norman is survived by his wife Eva of Wahoo, one daughter Mrs. Penelope Henriksen and son-in-law Allen of Norfolk, one son Kent and a daughter-in-law Lie of Wahoo, three grandchildren, Joel and Hayley Henriksen of Norfolk and Kendra Pearson, and one sister Mrs. Mildred Erickson of Wahoo.
Norman was a man who loved his grandchildren very much, had a positive outlook on life and because of his wonderful sense of humor and outgoing personality he enjoyed visiting with everyone.
We commend him to the care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and ask God's comforting hand to be with his family and many friends.
Taken from funeral bulletin.

Norman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Eva Wilkins on 17 Aug 1952 in Arlington, Nebraska. Eva was born on 17 Apr 1919 in Blair Nebraska; died on 23 Feb 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Evelyn was an R.N. She contracted Tuberculosis (TB) while working, and died as a result of it.

Family/Spouse: Harold Hutchins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: 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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 15 and 20 Jan 1920, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1930, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Viola married Omer Alvin Sutton on 24 Feb 1934 in Prairie Home, NE Methodist Church. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1930 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1930, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Leona married Dr. Raymond Carl Beethe on 30 Dec 1942 in Lincoln Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ed is a State Patrolman in Norfolk, Nebraska

WAHOO NEWSPAPER, OCTOBER 2011

Everett Pearson (1933-2011)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

Everett married Wilma Cords on 20 Sep 1952 in Catholic Church in Davey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]