Ola Torsteinson GRIHAMAR

Notes:

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Marie Olsdatter EDSVOLD. Ingeborg (daughter of Ole EDSVOLD and Cecelia Katharine Jørgensdatter BRATT) was born in 1773 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married his first cousin.

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Ola married Sissel Persdatter HAUGEN in 1834. Sissel (daughter of Per Knutsen KVAM and Karen Olsdatter EDSVOLD) was born in 1815 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Anne were living on Korsekeren (Jim calls this Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra)) in Vang in the 1865 census with their children Ole, age 14, and Torsteen, age 13.

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Family/Spouse: Anne Tostensdatter KJERSTEIN. Anne (daughter of Torstein Ivarsen KJERSTEIN and Kari Olsdatter ØYLO) was born in 1816 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marie Magenta says 1808-1899.

Vang A, p. 103, says 1805-1897.

Family/Spouse: Randi Trondsdatter ØYE. Randi (daughter of Thron Johansen ØYE and Anne Johnsdatter NYSTØGA) was born in 1823; died in 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown in the church book as the daughter of Ole Olsson Qvam and Sissel Pedersdatter; sponsors Christopher Qvam, Gulbrand Berge, Karen Olsdatter K, Berith Gulliksdatter Qvam, Marith Anfinsdatter.

Birth:
Kvam 32/4 Nørre

Family/Spouse: Ole Knudson GAASEDELEN. Ole (son of Knut Knutson GAASEDELEN and Rangdi Nilsdotter STELE) was born on 30 Jun 1827 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 Jan 1890 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jun 1842, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Not listed in JIm’s VS.

Shown in church book as son of Ole Olsen Qvam and Sessel Pedersdatter; sponsors Christopher Qvam, Gulbrand Berge, Knud somebody, Ingeborg Grehamar, Sessel Grihamar.

The Bednark Quam Family Tree shows him marrying Margaret Stende in the U.S.

Birth:
presumably Kvam 32/4 Nørre

Family/Spouse: Margrete Andrisdatter STEINDE. Margrete (daughter of Andris Trondsen SKJØRE and Marit Thomasdatter LO) was born in 1841 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Oct 1853, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Buried:
as Torsten O. Lensmanshougen

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Gudbrandsdatter LO. Sigrid (daughter of Knud Iversson ELTUN and Gjartrud Thomasdatter ELTUN, daughter of Gudbrand Olsen HØVERSTAD and Marit Ivarsdatter ELTUN) was born on 19 Feb 1853 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 May 1946 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Their sons Tosten, Nels, and Lars came to the U.S.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Ingeleiv Knutsdatter GÅSEDELEN. Ingeleiv (daughter of Knut Knutsen GÅSEDELEN and Ambjørg Andrisdatter TUNE) was born in 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1929 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 Sep 1848, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Some sources, including Norway Select Baptisms, say b. 1 Apr 1851, bapt. 27 Apr 1851. This is incorrect. According to the church birth records on Digitalarkivet, that 1851 Anne Tostensdatter is the daughter of Tosten Olsen Sonderol and Randi Olsdatter.

The 1848 Anne (b. 23 Jul 1848, bapt. 24 Sep 1848) is the daughter of Tosten Olsen and Randi Thronsdatter Grihammer.

Family/Spouse: Jørgen K HERMUNDSTAD. Jørgen (son of Knut Jørnsson KVÅLE and Ingebjørg Knutsdotter LAJORD) was born on 7 Oct 1850 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Hermundstad i Øye according to Marie Magenta

Family/Spouse: Ole Knutson ELTUN. Ole was born on 2 Feb 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 9 Apr 1891 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1946-MN-004699

Notes:

In the 1900 census, as “Rosia,” she had had 8 children, all 8 still living. In 1910 those numbers are 11 and 11.

Rangdi married Haaken (Henry) O BROIN about 1881. Haaken (son of Ole Jensen BRØYN and Martha Haakonsdatter KVAMME) was born in Oct 1858 in Minnesota; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say this child died in August of 1864 and is buried in Holden.

Gravestone, which he shares with Edward, says 12 Oct 1863 to 18 Aug 1865.

Sissel married Knute PRESTRUDE on 22 Aug 1894 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Knute was born in 1862; died on 25 Oct 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1953-MN-011546

Notes:

He is probably the Knut Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Knute and Maria and family live next door to the Neseths in Holden Twp in the 1905 state census.

In the 1920 census, Knut is a 52 year-old widower in Holden Twp. All six of his children are still living with him.

Knute was Treasurer of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile Elevator Co. for over 30 years between 1921 and 1953.

Knute married Maria NESETH on 29 May 1897 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Maria was born about 1872 in Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1917 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Ole Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1883-1884.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-018385

Notes:

He is probably the Nils Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Nils and family lived at 2011 Portland Avenue S. in Minneapolis in the 1920 census. Nils was a 48 year-old retired meter reader. Isabelle was a dressmaker.

His death certificate shows he was a retired real estate and investment broker. His residence was 2011 Portland Avenue S. where he had lived for 30 years. He died of bowel cancer.

Buried, at least according to Lakewood’s record, as Nels C. Gaasedelen.

Birth:
his death certificate showed 1872

Buried:
Section 44, Lot 141, Grave 1

Nils married Isabel NESETH on 17 Apr 1912 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Isabel was born on 15 Nov 1884 in Minnesota; died on 20 Sep 1960 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Sep 1960 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say 17 Mar 1873 to 3 May 1874.

Gravestone, which he share with Knut, says 18 Feb 1872 to 3 May 1873.

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was a cream buyer for North American Creamery in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. He was described as tall and stout with gray hair and dark eyes. He gave his nearest relative as Enga Gaasedelen.

Birth:
birthdate from WWI draft registration

Family/Spouse: Enga Serene. Enga was born on 26 Mar 1878; died on 19 Jun 1958; was buried in Gol Cemetery, Kenyon Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anders married Clara Belle Marie STENBAKKEN on 14 Jun 1904 in Rice County, Minnesota. Clara (daughter of Erik STENBAKKEN and Randi HALVORSON) was born on 5 Mar 1884; died on 10 Jan 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1966-MN-001047
• Baptism: 24 May 1874, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Anne married Thrond (Thomas) S SOINE on 2 Jun 1900 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Thrond (son of Sigurd Kristofferson (Syver C) SOINE and Synneva Trondsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 1 Nov 1959 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jul 1877, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Christine HEDIN. Christine was born on 8 Nov 1882 in Minnesota; died on 9 Oct 1972 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a physician living with his wife and his wife’s sister in Chicago.

Died:
indexed as Dr. Gilbert T Haugen

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a carpenter in Minot.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Carrie Trondsdatter HAMRE. Carrie (daughter of Trond Endresen KATTEVOLD and Berte Helgesdatter LEINE) was born in 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1969 in Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of 30/1.

From an article in the Minot Daily News, November 26, 2021:

ALEXANDER – The Haugen Ranch of Alexander was honored recently with the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Rancher of the Year award.

The award was presented at a special awards banquet held during the organization’s annual convention in Fargo this past September. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County.

In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch, 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage from Vang, Valdres, Norway, unwed at the time, and arrived at the port in Boston, Mass., one month apart from each other. In November 1912, Lars filed for land in Bowline Township in northwestern North Dakota and he began living on the land shortly after. Lars and Christine were married March 17, 1915. They began their married life on an empty prairie with empty hands, ready to work. In 1916, the land was officially patented as their own.

“One-hundred-and-five years later, Haugen Ranch lives on,” said Shelly, noting the family’s centennial celebration, which took place in 2016. “It has been fun and honorable to see Lars’ and Christine’s vision when they settled here mold into something they could only dream of. We keep building and we strive to be better each day.”

Lars and Christine had three children, all born on the homestead. Their sons, Orville and Luther, were farmers and ranchers living south of Alexander and their daughter Inga became a nurse and moved to town.

Luther Haugen married Florence and, in 1946, they purchased the family’s ranch and became North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members. In 1949, Luther relocated the ranch to its present location, two miles north of the original homestead. The homestead’s outbuildings still function as usable facilities today.

Luther passed away at the age of 50 in 1972. Florence and their four children, Les, Judy, Laura and Kay, continued to live and work on the ranch after Luther’s death. Florence retired in 1980 and, in 1981, Les and Shelly began purchasing the ranch from Florence and Les’s sisters. Les and Shelly continued to expand the ranching and farming operations, growing and adding acreage with each generation. They made it a point with their three children, Callie, Lane and Tess, to instill the tight-knit, hardworking family values of the western heritage. Les and Shelly give a lot of credit to the success of the ranch to their children for their hard work and continued dedication to the operation.

Les and Shelly introduced Charolais cattle into the commercial herd. The cattle herd presently consists of black and black baldy cows and still uses Angus and Charolais genetics. They calve in April, wean in the fall and sell to repeat private buyers. In addition, they keep black replacement females when able.

The Haugen family also hosts a large branding each year. “We do it the traditional way — with a rope and drag,” said Les. “Our neighbors come from all around. They play a vital part in our operation on branding day, and every other day of the year.” The Haugens credit not only the family for good help, but the indispensable and strong neighbor relationship the community around them has. “We are family-oriented and neighbor-oriented,” said Kristan. “Everyone around here helps each other and makes the world go round. It’s truly special.”

Today, Les, Shelly, Lane and Kristan operate Haugen Ranch and hold the Haugen Ranch’s NDSA membership. They’ve been a member for many years because the NDSA has the best of North Dakota cattle producers in mind, Les said.

Before returning to the ranch full-time, Lane received a welding degree and worked in the oilfield, while staying active on the family’s operation. Now, that education serves as a means for making the ranch more self-sufficient. “From being able to do the repairs that are necessary to raising our own feed and making our own hay, we prefer to be self-sufficient in every way possible,” said Lane. “Everyone has a hand in the operation to do so, including our children, Henri and Ledger.” The family also said, with self-sufficiency, comes the ability to be sustainable and push the ranch’s goals to the next level. “We improve every day and strive to make things better,” said Lane.

“Being a rancher is a proud way to live,” said Les. “You make the best of your cattle, make a living and spend time with your family that is alongside you every day.” The next generation agreed as Kristan noted, “We are able to set our own goals and be self-motivated. We take pride every day in what we do.”

Les and Shelly look forward to seeing the next generation — their eight grandchildren, Hadley, Harley, Rio, River, Henri, Ledger, Tay and Rye — playing their own roles on the ranch and in life.

The Haugen Ranch is a North Dakota Centennial Heritage Ranch, receiving the honor in 2016. The Haugen family is a member of the NDSA, MonDak Stockgrowers Association, McKenzie County Grazing Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association and MonDak Quarter Horse Association.

“The Haugen Ranch embodies North Dakota’s ranching spirit and work ethic,” said NDSA President Jeff Schafer, a New Rockford, N.D., cow-calf producer and feeder. “They are deserving of this prestigious award. Congratulations, Haugen Ranch.”

Lars married Kirsti DAHL on 17 Mar 1915 in North Dakota. Kirsti (daughter of Endre N ROGN and Ingebjørg Larsdatter HEEN) was born on 24 Jul 1895 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Jul 1991 in Watford, McKenzie County, North Dakota; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Mar 1881, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptismal sponsors: Berit Trondsdatter Opdal, Anders Andersen Hermundstad, Ole Tostensen Grohammar, Haaver Knudsen Hermundstad, Guri Tostensdatter Grihammar.

The Concordia Lutheran record of his marriage says he was born on Berge in Valdres and that his wife, Annie Weflen, was born in Granite Falls.

In the 1910 census, he and Annie and Jorgen and Marie live in Fillmore Twp, Divide County, North Dakota, on a farm Knute owns with a mortgage.

In the 1920 census, his wife was Guri. She was 36 and born in Norway. Included in the household was Maria C. Together, Knute and Gura had a daughter Gladys, 1 month old.

The Odegard Family Tree on Ancestry has an incorrect mother shown for Knute.

Baptism:
Øye?

Knute married Annie WEFLEN on 18 Mar 1909 in Divide County, North Dakota. Annie (daughter of Thomas K WEFLEN and Ragnild Andersdatter HAGEN) was born on 20 Jan 1886 in Minnesota; died on 13 Jun 1917 in Divide County, North Dakota; was buried on 16 Jun 1917 in Concordia Cemetery, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Guri. Guri was born about 1884 in Norway; died on 15 Mar 1949 in Divide County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Øye

Family/Spouse: Thor HOIVIK. Thor was born on 3 Dec 1879 in Norway; died in Mar 1980 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died as Clara Broin.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Jun 1898, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
ELCA

Baptism:
Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, ELCA records

Karen married Aden C KNOPF on 28 Dec 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Aden was born about 1880 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-023278

Notes:

He died, with his brother Ingram, in a head-on auto crash on Highway 60, 3 miles east of Faribault, at 2:13 PM.

He was single, never married.

He was a meter reader in the petroleum industry. His residence at death was Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

The informant for his death certificate was Carolyn Ryan of 208 Walnut Street, Farmington.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1976-MN-023277

Notes:

Private, U.S. Army, World War II.

He died, with his brother Peter, in a head-on auto crash on Highway 60, 3 miles east of Faribault, at 2:13 PM.

The informant for his death certificate was Carolyn Ryan of 208 Walnut Street, Farmington.

He and Evelyn lived at 706 Forest in Kenyon.

He owned 9 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Birth:
death certificate says June 17th

Ingram married Evelyn Ruth EVENSON on 12 Jun 1943 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Evelyn (daughter of LEE) was born on 25 Oct 1915 in Minnesota; died on 24 Nov 1976 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He owned 17 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Conrad married Ethel Lorine RADTKE on 29 Aug 1935 in Rice County, Minnesota. Ethel (daughter of Charles RADTKE and Karen Anna LINDBERG) was born on 27 May 1914 in Minnesota; died on 17 Mar 1999 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Meadow Ridge Cemetery, Walcott Twp, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Owen was manager of the Farmers Mercantile Elevator, Nerstrand, for many years.

He owned 1 share of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Owen married Nora C RODEAR on 4 Jun 1932. Nora (daughter of Peter RODEAR and BUECHNER) was born on 26 Dec 1906; died on 25 Oct 1994 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1911-08816

Notes:

In the 1930 census, he was a single, 19 year-old farm laborer boarding on a farm in Wheeling Twp, Rice County.

He owned 10 shares of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile and Elevator Company as of January of 1959.

Florance married Carol Josephine AASE on 31 Jan 1958 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Carol (daughter of SATHRUM) was born on 9 Nov 1925 in Minnesota; died on 12 Feb 1986 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Kenyon Cemetery, Kenyon, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
cremated; Section 34, Row 6E, Grave 5 (Cremorial)

Francis married Geneice Audrey BROIN in 1950 in Nashua, Chickasaw and Floyd Counties, Iowa. Geneice died on 3 Sep 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-46497
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-029646

Notes:

Gaasedelen, Newell Orville "Onie" age 98 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Edina, passed away September 23, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nils Ole Gaasedelen, his mother, Isabel Naeseth, and his brother Francis Wilbur Gaasedelen. He is survived by his son, Jon (Marilyn Listvan); daughter, Barbara; and son, James (Allison) and grandson, Erik.

Onie was born in Minneapolis, MN and attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a BBA. He also attended Harvard Business School where he received an MBA. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was stationed in the South Pacific aboard the USS Tryon. After WW II he was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He remained in the Naval Reserves completing twenty years of military service. He achieved the rank of Commander.

Onie was the administrator of the Minneapolis Teacher's Pension Fund which he ran until his retirement in 1985.

Onie's hobby was aviation. He and his brother, Fran, owned several planes together over the years and enjoyed using them for pleasure trips both short and long. He was also a proud member of Torske Klubben since 1962.

Onie and his family would like to thank the staff of Castle Ridge and especially the staff of The Colony in Eden Prairie for their kindness and support during his last few months.

Family/Spouse: J.A. LOBSTEIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he and Myrtle and Muriel lived with Carl P Neseth, a 60 year-old widower, in Kenyon. Thosten was the proprietor of a John Deere farm equipment dealership. Myrtle was Neseth’s housekeeper.

He died at Minneapolis General Hospital from injuries he received in a December 28, 1962, auto accident. He had been in the hospital since that time. He had been struck by a car, driven by Howard L Heath, at 22nd and Washington Avenues N. Heath was charged with careless driving and drunk driving.

Thosten married Myrtle Josephine DALBOTTEN on 30 Sep 1937 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Myrtle (daughter of Simon Helmer DALBOTTEN and Betsy Maria KASA) was born on 19 Aug 1913 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 14 Apr 1998 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Oregon Death Certificate: 92-05721

Notes:

He was a physician in Barnesville, Clay County, in the 1930 census.

Dr. Tyler S. Soine, a retired school physician for George Fox College and chief of staff for Newberg Community Hospital, died of cancer Tuesday in his Newberg home at the age of 90.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First United Methodist Church in Newberg.

He was born June 16, 1901, in Maynard, Minn., and was reared and graduated from high school in Virginia, Minn. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1923 and earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1928. Dr. Soine had a medical practice in Barnesville, Minn., until he moved to Oregon in 1937.

He then operated a medical clinic in Newberg until 1942, when he took a leave of absence to serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He returned to his practice in Newberg after World War II.

He married LaVonne Bagley on Dec. 20, 1946, in Portland.

Dr. Soine retired from his medical practice in 1970 after being the school physician for George Fox College for 20 years.

He was the first chief of staff for Newberg Community Hospital and had been active in fund-raising projects for the hospital. He helped to run medical screening clinics for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

In 1991, Dr. Soine was feted with a reception at Newberg Community Hospital in honor of his 90th birthday.

He was a member of the Newberg United Methodist Church.

Survivors besides his wife include his sons, Tyler S. of Phoenix, Ariz., David of Portland and Mark of Newberg; daughter, Mary Jahnke of Eugene; brothers, Olaf and Glen, both of Minneapolis; sisters, Thelma Ross and Louella Nelson, both of Barnsville, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Evelyn BLOMBERG. Evelyn was born about 1907; died in Assumed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vera LaVonne BAGLEY. Vera was born on 7 Oct 1918 in Montana; died on 12 Jul 2002 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as Lloyd Sever

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘32. Professor and researcher at the University of Minnesota. Ph. D. in soils science.

Olaf C. Soine, 89, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota-Crookston School of Soils and Agronomy and a former mayor of Crookston, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Friday at the Presbyterian Home in Arden Hills.

Soine, of Falcon Heights, was born in Maynard, Minn. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield

and master's and doctorate degrees in soils and agronomy from the University of Minnesota.

He was a professor and soils scientist at the Crookston campus from 1942 until he retired in 1974. He specialized in crop rotation and the effects of soil fertilizers on sugar beets, sunflower seeds and other crops, said his son, Richard, of New Orleans.

"He became interested in this area because he grew up on a family farm," Richard Soine said.

He was manager of the Red Lake Watershed District from 1970 to '79 and a member of the board of managers for the Red River Valley Winter Show, an annual agricultural expo in Crookston. He was a Crookston City Council member and mayor in the mid-1960s.

Soine moved to the Twin Cities after he retired. His son said he recalled his father's former boss telling him that he was the "type of person who always got the job done."

He was active at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston and enjoyed woodworking.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Dora; two daughters, Kathleen McGee, of Salem, Ore., and Barbara Whitmore, of Minneapolis; a brother, Glenn, of Fridley; and two sisters, Lou Ella Nelson, of Apple Valley, and Thelma Ross, of Hopkins.

Olaf married Dora Ernestine WARNER on 3 Sep 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Dora was born on 16 May 1912; died on 18 Jun 2010 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-004456
• Occupation: School teacher and principal

Notes:

Born Luelle Christine. In SSDI as Louella Christine Nelson.

Her obit in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, February 12, 2009:

LouElla Christine Nelson

Nelson, LouElla Christine Born December 15, 1909 in Maynard, MN, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, surrounded by her loving family. She married Leonard Nelson of rural Hawley, MN, on September 10, 1938. She was the principal at the Hawley elementary school until she retired in 1973. LouElla was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; son, Paul, and her brothers, Tyler, Olaf, and Lloyd Soine. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Nelson (wife DorisAnn), and Donald Nelson (wife Pamela); daughter, Rachel Hollstadt (husband Dennis); sister, Thelma Ross; brother, Glenn Soine; eight grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, Feb. 14, at Rollag Lutheran Church in rural Hawley, MN. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the church and lunch will be served following the service. Arrangements by Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN.

Died:
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Center in Burnsville

LouElla married Leonard Joseph NELSON on 10 Sep 1938 in Minnesota. Leonard was born in 1905; died on 14 Dec 1990; was buried in Rollag Lutheran Cemetery, Rollag, Clay County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-038979

Notes:

Soine, Glenn C. age 101 of Fridley, passed away December 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Survived by sister, Thelma Ross; also many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and great-grand nieces and great-grand nephews. WWII veteran. Member and usher at Central Lutheran Church for 50 years. Enthusiastic outdoorsman who skied both cross country and downhill, a bird watcher, a dancer, a bicyclist, a walker, "a man for all seasons". Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery.

Died:
Unity Hospital, Fridley

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-28162
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-003055

Notes:

Ross, Thelma Adelia (Soine) at 100 years old, went to be with Jesus on January 21, 2015. She was born on November 10, 1914, to Thrond and Annie Soine in Iron, MN. She grew up in northern MN, graduated from Barnesville High School and Virginia Junior College. She met and married Arnold Ross in Iron, MN on September 9, 1939. She worked as a medical secretary in the Twin Cities for over 40 years. She was a charter member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina, MN and was involved in many volunteer activities there. Thelma had a good word to say about everyone and always had a positive attitude. She loved chocolate, playing scrabble, cards with friends, being 100% Norwegian, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold (Barney) Ross; parents Thrond and Annie; brothers, Tyler, Lloyd, Olaf, Glenn; and sister, Luella Nelson. She is survived by daughter Marilynn (Richard) Fallstrom, and son, Robert (Paula) Ross; grandchildren, Christopher (Karen) Fallstrom, Michelle Yankey, Anne (Chad) Smith, Michael (Kay) Ross, Dustin (Renae) Ross; 10 great-grand-children, plus nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Wed., Jan. 28th at Shepherd of the Hills 500 Blake Road in Edina. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tues., Jan. 27th at Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Died:
Augustana Chapel View Care Center

Family/Spouse: Arnold Francis ROSS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Guida THORSON. Guida was born on 20 Jan 1908 in Minnesota; died on 10 Apr 1991 in Renville County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Mesa, Arizona, at the time of her mother’s death.

She was the wife of Alan Kron Johnson at the time of her death.

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

Notes:

He purchased the family ranch in 1946 and relocated it in 1949 to its present location two miles north of the original homestead.

Luther married Florence CLOUGH in 1946. Florence was born on 18 Dec 1921 in Montana; died on 24 Jun 2001 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1908-18954
• Confirmation: 9 Jul 1922, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota

Notes:

Her name on her birth certificate is Marie Clara Atthea Coltman, mother’s maiden name Weflen, so it’s not clear which of the two sisters, Annie or Clara, was her mother. We’re assuming here that Marie Clara’s mother was Clara and that she was later adopted by the Odegards. The Odegard Family Tree agrees with this assumption.

In the 1910 census, she is shown with Knute and Annie as an adopted daughter.

Confirmation:
as Marie Clara Odegard at Concordia Lutheran

Family/Spouse: Peter MALNAA. Peter died in 1966 in Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Mar 1910, Divide County, North Dakota

Notes:

Baptism:
Concordia Lutheran in Crosby

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Nov 1911, Divide County, North Dakota
• Confirmation: 13 Jun 1926, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he and his family lived in Crosby where he was a meat cutter at a meat market.

Baptism:
Concordia Lutheran in Crosby

Confirmation:
Concordia Lutheran

Family/Spouse: Norma Ruth SWENSON. Norma (daughter of Edward Sever SWENSON and Ruth Clarissa BERG) was born on 23 Jan 1914 in Minnesota; died on 13 Aug 2009 in Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota; was buried in Concordia Cemetery, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Aug 1915, Divide County, North Dakota

Notes:

Baptism:
Concordia Lutheran in Crosby

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Mar 1922, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota

Notes:

Baptism:
Concordia Lutheran

Notes:

Alice V. Andreasen, 101, of Moorhead, MN, passed away quietly on June 30, 2012, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead.

Alice was born August 26, 1910, to Thor and Ingeborg Hoivik, in St. Paul, MN. Following graduation from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul, she attended The Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, MN, where she met her future husband, Jacob Andreasen. Throughout her life she appreciated poetry, occasionally submitting poems for publication. She loved to play horseshoes and Scrabble, and watch the Minnesota Twins on television. She had a deep loyalty to her extended family and loved her Norwegian heritage. As a devoted pastor's wife, she was the homemaker in several parsonages, including Westby, WI, Roseau, MN, Viroqua, WI, Hitterdal, MN, and St. Paul. As a community volunteer, she served in the library in St. Paul, with her granddaughters, and later with the mailing team at Oak Grove Lutheran School in Fargo, ND.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. Jacob Andreasen; two brothers, Tony and Duke Hoivik; and five sisters, Burnette (Andy) Andreasen, Irene (Glenn) Gustafson, Sunway (Almon) Brakke, Thelma (Gordon) Hill, and Lil (Earl) Horazdovsky.

Alice is survived by her three children, Rev. John (Carol Sue) Andreasen, Moorhead, David (Enid) Andreasen, Ada, MN, and Esther Marie Magenta, Spokane, WA; eight grandchildren, Kjerstin Andreasen, Oslo, Norway, Christopher Andreasen, Fargo, Karin Andreasen, Miami Beach, FL, Eric Andreasen, East Grand Forks, MN, Nathan (Alison) Andreasen, Moorhead, Micah Andreasen, Ada, Sara (Andrew) Quinn, Reno, NV, and Kari (Chaedric) Meier, Eagle River, AK; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Carter Andreasen, Moorhead.

Family/Spouse: Jacob ANDREASEN. Jacob was born in 1909 in Vest-Agder, Norway; died on 1 May 1988 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a mechanic for the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Kenyon.

Charles Conrad “Chuck” Gaasedelen, age 78, of Kenyon, MN, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on April 6, 1943, in Faribault, MN, the son of the late Conrad and Ethel (Radtke) Gaasedelen. He was raised in Kenyon, MN, and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1961. He joined the Army Reserve in 1964 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1996. He was married to Marcella “Marcie” Helgeson on November 26, 1966, at First Lutheran Church in Kenyon, MN. He worked as an Army Civilian Technician in Faribault, MN, for 33 years, retiring in 2000. In his free time, he enjoyed snowmobiling and motorcycles but was especially proud of his family. He loved to go and see his granddaughter’s sporting, musical, and horse events and to hear about everything they all accomplished.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Marcie, daughters, Cheryl (Brian) Dahl and Stacy (Jason) Quam, and 6 granddaughters, Siri, Mara, Josi, and Mali Quam and Corynne and Julia Dahl, all of Kenyon, MN, as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Ethel Gaasedelen.

Charles married Marcella June HELGESON on 26 Nov 1966 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘55

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1951.

Lutheran pastor (ELCA) in Iowa. Ordained in 1959 or late 1958.

Owen Maurice Gaasedelen, Jr., was born July 25, 1933 to Owen and Nora Gaasedelen in Faribault, Minnesota. He was baptized by the Rev. Adolph Egge in Wangs Evangelical Lutheran Church near Dennison, Minnesota. Early Christian training was given to him by his parents and the church. When he was thirteen years old he was confirmed by the Rev. Chester Olson at Valley Grove Lutheran Church, Nerstrand, Minnesota.

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1951. During his years in high School he was very active in many extra-curricular activities. His senior year he was elected president of the student body.

In the fall of 1951 he entered St. Olaf College. He was somewhat undecided what his life’s work was to be at the time. But by the time he had reached his junior year he had definitely decided to enter the Seminary after graduation. He graduated from St. Olaf College in June 1955.

In the fall of 1955 he began his work at Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul. He married Kay Ford of Faribault on May 19, 1956. They spent that summer at Remer, Minnesota, where he served as an assistant. During the summer of 1957 he participated in the Pastoral Clinical Training Course and then served his year of internship at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. His experience in the Pastoral Clinical Training course and his internship further convinced him of the great need for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

In the fall of 1959 his first call was to Columbus, North Dakota. During this time he brought three parishes together under one building. His wife Kay called these years the Camelot years. In 1965 his next call was to Rushford, Minnesota. It was there that he helped build a new parish hall, remodeled the interior of the sanctuary and preserved the stained glass windows. It was during these years that he was trained in Bethel Bible Studies and he taught this series for his remaining ministry. In the fall of 1980 he moved back to Washburn, North Dakota whereupon he called for new windows to be designed. In 1993 he moved to Garner, Iowa and it was there he would finish out his career in 2005. In all these parishes he was first and foremost a preacher of the people.

Owen is survived by his wife Kay, a son Owen William and his children Owen James and Summer and their children – Estes, Eden and Lars, Tiina Milja, and Markus William; a daughter, Mary Kay Gaasedelen Higgins and her children Elise Florence and Kate Ann; a daughter Ann Gaasedelen and her daughter Jessica Renae; sister-in-law Virginia Gaasedelen Olson and a niece Kristi (Bruce) Ponto.

Owen married Kay Ann FORD on 19 May 1956 in Rice County, Minnesota. Kay was born on 26 Aug 1934 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 17 Nov 2022 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He graduated from Faribault High School in 1952.

St. Olaf, ‘56.

Arlen married Virginia Elaine NARVERUD on 7 Oct 1956 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Virginia was born on 15 Dec 1935 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 8 Feb 2021 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

No death certificate.

Notes:

Lester Haugen, age 74, of Granite Falls passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Ren Villa Nursing Home in Renville, Minnesota.

A Family Visitation will take place Thursday, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Wang Lutheran Church in rural Maynard, Minnesota. A recording will be available online of the service on his Tribute Wall, www.wingbain.com No luncheon will be held to uphold social distancing protocol.

Lester Dean Haugen was born on May 13, 1946, in Granite Falls, the son of Joseph T. and Guida L. (Thorson) Haugen. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Wang Lutheran Church. Lester grew up near Sacred Heart and graduated in 1964 from Sacred Heart High School. Lester married Linda Kay in August of 1967 and they were blessed with three children, Lisa, Rick, and Sarah.

Lester spent most of his life working as a tool and die machinist. Starting in 1970, he worked 33 years at Plews Manufacturing in Granite Falls. In the late 90’s began his own limo service which he enjoyed for about 3 years. He then moved to the St. Cloud area for a few years before retiring in 2009 and after that he returned to Granite Falls.
Lester had several special interests that showed his love for precision and details. He enjoyed wood working and restoring gas engines, including his Model A car and an old Ford tractor. Lester thrived on being a perfectionist and the fact that he could make all kinds of little gadgets ignited that enthusiasm. One could say Lester was very skilled and took much pleasure in mechanical things.

Lester is survived by three children, Lisa Benson, Rick Haugen and Sarah Haugen; grandchildren, Steven, Amber, Randy, April, Catie and Destiny; great grandchildren, Tylina, Savannah, Nevaeh, Glinda, Colton, Lennon; sister, Lorraine Stevens; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Guida Haugen; sister, Wanda and her husband, Doug.

Lester married Linda Kay KRONLOKKEN on 20 Aug 1967 in Renville County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 7 Jun 1973 in Renville County, Minnesota. Linda was born on 24 Mar 1949 in Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; died on 16 Mar 2015 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Linda Diane VAN ZEE on 18 Sep 1976 in Renville County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 30 Jun 1982 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gloria married R.T. LOEWE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Kenneth E. "Buddy" Odegard, 72, died Friday, May 26, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Crosby, N.D. Interment took place at Sandhills State Veteran's Cemetery in Spring Lake on Monday, June 19, 2006. Mr. Odegard, a native of Crosby, N.D., was active in athletics at Divide County High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He served in the United States Marine Corps in Korea. Before moving to Greenville, he resided in California, Arizona, Fayetteville, N.C., North Dakota and Nevada. He and his brother, Dick, were longtime roommates and business partners in magazine sales. Mr. Odegard was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth A. Odegard, and a brother, Richard B. Odegard. Surviving are his daughter, Lynnell Odegard of Greenville; son, Ken Odegard II of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Amanda and Ken III, both of Fayetteville; mother, Norma R. Odegard of Crosby, N.D.; brother, Dirk Odegard and wife, Kim, of Fairfield, Calif.; and sisters, Avis Breding of Bismarck, N.D., Donna Lund and husband, John, of Silver City, N.M., Sharyn Edwards and husband, Jim, of Issaquah, Wash., Pam Simmons and husband, Mike, of Ecru, Miss., and Paula Lindsey and husband, Neil, of Crosby, N.D. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 2025 E Street NW, Washington D.C. 20006.