Simon (Samuel) GUNDERSON

1862 - 1941  (79 years)

• Name	Simon (Samuel) GUNDERSON
  Birth	1862	Telemark, Norway
  Gender	Male
  Death	19 Nov 1941	Iowa
  Burial	22 Nov 1941	Lincoln Cemetery, Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, Iowa
  Notes	Samuel Gunderson was born on July 27, 1862 at Siljord, Telemarken, Norway. His parents were Gunhild and Gunder Holverson. He spent his early years and obtained his academic and university education, followed by five years of teaching, in the old country, before coming to America in the year 1887, at the approximate age of 25. Two years later, June 2, 1889, he united in marriage with Sarah Helle at Cresco, and they came to Ridgeway, where they made their home for the following 51 years, with the exception of one year, 1918, spent at Decorah. To this union were born four daughters: Mrs. John Gesell of Ridgeway, Mrs. Sophia Anderson of Rochester, Mrs. Clarence Natvig of Kimball, S. D., and Mrs. Arthur J. Peterson of Minneapolis. Surviving also are the widow, Mrs. Samuel Gunderson, the 4 daughters, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and also three brothers of the deceased; Charles, Halvor and George Gunderson, all of Devils Lake, N. D., and one sister, Gunhild in Norway. The fifty years spent in this vicinity, teaching parochial school and his devoted service in the Lincoln, Madison and Ridgeway congregations is well known by all in this community. His tireless work extended thru out the pastorate of the following: Rev. E. Wulfsberg, Rev. N. P. Xavier, Rev. Thos. Nelson and Rev. Jordahl. In June of this year, Mr. Gunderson was confined to his bed, and his patience and kind nature was always a pleasure to his loved one constantly around him. Death came peacefully at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night after nearly six months of confinement. May his blessed memory be ever with us for years to come. Source: Howard County Times Nov, 26, 1941.
  Person ID	I31697	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	9 Sep 2020

  
  

  Family	Sigrid Nilsdatter HELLE,   b. 14 Mar 1865, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway d. 22 Dec 1943, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	2 Jun 1890	Howard County, Iowa
  Children	1. Anna Sarah Gunhilde GUNDERSON,   b. 11 Mar 1891, Winneshiek County, Iowa   2. Olga Jeanette GUNDERSON,   b. 13 Dec 1894, Winneshiek County, Iowa d. 14 Dec 1979, Brule County, South Dakota (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F21924	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	10 Sep 2020