Ole ROE

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1981-MN-003660

Notes:

He registered for the draft in St. Thomas, Pembina County, North Dakota. At that time, he was single and was working as a grain buyer in St. Thomas. He had been born in Stavanger, Norway, and was still an alien. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1920 census, he is single and lives with his parents and siblings in St. Thomas, North Dakota, where his father is a section foreman for the railroad. The family came to the U.S. in 1905.

In the 1925 North Dakota census, he and Leona and Marion and David live in Lawton, North Dakota, next door, apparently, to his wife’s grandparents, William and Chloe Whiteley.

In the 1930 census, Ole and Leona and family live in Lawton, North Dakota, where he is a grain buyer.

In the 1940 census, he and his family lived at 5104 37th Avenue S in a house that he owned worth $4000. This was a different address than the one they lived at in 1935. Ole had had a sixth-grade education, Leona had had two years of high school. Ole was a delivery man for a wholesale bakery.

His wife Leona was the informant for his death certificate. Ole was a houseman for Railway Express. He was a veteran. His residence was 3141 Fairchild Avenue, Wayzata. He died from a heart attack.

Died:
St. Louis Park Plaza Health Care Center

Ole married Leona Marie CLAASSEN on 3 Nov 1922 in North Dakota. Leona (daughter of Francis Charles (Frank) AUGUSTINE and Leona Mathilda HOPPER) was born on 10 Mar 1906 in Nebraska; died on 12 Sep 1996 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 16 Sep 1996 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-027492

Notes:

He and Audrey lived in Golden Valley.

Roe, Marion Robert age 91 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2015. Preceded in death by sister, Leola Grand; sister-in-law, Helen Roe. Survived by daughters, LeAnn Roe, Jody Roe and their mother, Audrey L. Roe; beloved granddaughter, Casey (Kurt) Elden; brothers, David (Audrey H.) Roe, Richard Lee Roe; many nieces, nephews and special friends. Marion was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Augsburg College. He served in the US Navy/ Reserves for 38 years and retired after 42 years with Burlington Northern Railroad. Memorial service 11 AM Monday, July 20 with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka.

His daughter, who was the informant for his death certificate, knew that Marion’s mother’s maiden name was Augustine.

Marion married A.L. LOVSTEDT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roe, David K. age 92, of Apple Valley; passed away peacefully on February 13, surrounded by family. Preceded in death recently by loving wife of 70 years, Audrey; parents Leona and Ole Roe; brother Marion R. Roe; sister Leola Grand; grandson Ryan Olson. Survived by daughters Judy Grudem, Nancy Holtz, and Susie Olson; grandchildren David Grudem, Jerry (Jenni) Grudem, Kimberly Ellis, Jeff Grudem, Eric Hanson (Nikki Helland), Karen Hanson Bondi (Mark Bondi), Jen (Jake) Talarico, Sara (Mitchell) Nohrenberg, Jerry Olson; great-grandchildren Helena (Steven) Thate; Christine O'Hair, Ian Grudem, Justin and Jamie Grudem, Jerod, Jaylond and Javon Ellis, Willa and Thea Hanson, Keira, Siena, Conor and Taylor Bondi, Thomas, Ezra and Audrey Talarico, Samantha and Madison Nohrenberg; great-great-grandson Soren Thate; brother, Richard L. Roe, and many other relatives and dear friends. Lovingly known as Boppa to his grandchildren, he always enjoyed time spent with family. Audrey was the love of his life and he missed her dearly. Dave attended public schools in Minneapolis and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII between 1942 and 1946. Upon discharge from the Navy, he joined the Lathers Union and was elected Business Agent in 1952. He represented the Minneapolis and State Building and Construction Trades Councils, and also served as a District Vice President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and Vice President of the Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council. He was active in the DFL, ran for mayor of Minneapolis in 1961, and was a delegate to all Democratic National Conventions from 1960 - 1984. Dave was elected President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO in 1966, and led the labor movement in successful efforts to secure collective bargaining rights for public sector workers, OSHA, tip credit, equal rights for women and enacting Minnesota's first minimum wage. He was always working to make life better for others. Following his retirement in 1984, he continued his work on behalf of labor, most notably as the driving force behind creation of a Workers Memorial Garden on the State Capitol grounds. Dave also served on the Board of Regents for the University of Minnesota for 12 years, retiring from the Board in 1993. He served on numerous boards and commissions over the years, including his recent term on the Minnesota Racing Commission. Dave was also very proud of his membership in the American Legion, Bearcat Post #504, and served as its Commander until his passing. Special thanks to the Allina Hospice team and the staff at St. Gertrude's TCU for the loving care provided. We are forever grateful for all the kindness shown during his recent stay. Private Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

David married Audrey Helen HANSON on 17 Aug 1946 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Audrey was born about 1925; died on 22 Oct 2016 in Minnesota; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She lived at 10301 Cedar Lake Road (Apt 208) in Hopkins in the 1980s and 1990s.

Lee (nee Roe) Grand, age 80, of Summerwood in Plymouth. Survived by children, Judi (Mark) Peterson, Greg Grand, and Kathi Jo (Grant) Lindaman; grandchildren, Kim Peterson, Matt Grand, Nicole, Grant II, and Samantha Lindaman; brothers, Marion, David (Audrey), and Dick (Helen) Roe; many other family and friends. A special thank you to the staff at Summerwood, Methodist Hospice, and NC Little Hospice for their love and care. Memorial service Friday 11:30 AM at Plymouth Covenant Church, 4300 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth.

Died:
SSDI last residence; as Leola Madeline Grand

Leola married Kent James GRAND on 2 Dec 1950 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 22 Jun 1984 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Kent was born on 5 Mar 1925 in Roseau County, Minnesota; died on 22 Jan 2012; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]