1837 - 1906 (68 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Engebret (Albert) Olson NESJA was born on 27 Aug 1837 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Jul 1906 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in Lanesboro Cemetery, Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Notes:
The ELCA record for his son Theodore’s birth in 1873 refers to him as Embreth Olsen Nesja and his wife as Barbara Tollefsdatter.
In the 1880 census, as Albert Olson, he and his family live in Preston Twp, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
In the 1900 census, as Albert Nesja, he and his wife live with their son Theodore in Preston Twp, Fillmore County.
An article that appeared in several Wisconsin newspapers, datelined Eau Claire: A horse driven by Albert Olson Nesja, a farmer, aged 69, took fright on a business street this morning, the horse kicking the dash board to pieces. Just as Nesja fell toward the horse’s hoof struck him on the head and killed him instantly.
Family/Spouse: Barbro Tollevsdatter. Barbro (daughter of Torleiv Andrisson RØVANGSMOEN and Margrete Johannesdatter HÅLIEN) was born on 28 Sep 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 12 Jan 1909 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Lanesboro Cemetery, Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Isabella NESJA was born on 17 Apr 1889 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 17 Jan 1977 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- 3. Theodore A NESJA was born on 6 Jan 1873 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 12 Oct 1950 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
- 4. Dorothea Maria NESJA was born on 11 Mar 1875 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Jul 1943 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
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Generation: 2
2. | Isabella NESJA (1.Engebret1) was born on 17 Apr 1889 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 17 Jan 1977 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: John Hansen HAUGSTAD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Evelyn Adeline HAUGSTAD was born on 21 Feb 1920 in Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 18 Mar 2006 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- 6. Betty Marie HAUGSTAD was born on 5 Jan 1927 in Minnesota; died on 4 Jul 2021 in Arizona.
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3. | Theodore A NESJA (1.Engebret1) was born on 6 Jan 1873 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 12 Oct 1950 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Family/Spouse: Carrie HATLELI. Carrie was born on 8 Jun 1877 in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 13 Aug 1953 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Otto Benjamin (Ben) NESJA was born on 8 Mar 1913 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Sep 1991 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
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4. | Dorothea Maria NESJA (1.Engebret1) was born on 11 Mar 1875 in Crawford County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Jul 1943 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Notes:
Died:
Lutheran Hospital
Family/Spouse: Olaus E JOHNSON. Olaus was born on 18 Nov 1867 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 24 Jun 1939 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Clenard D JOHNSON was born on 28 Apr 1911 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1970 in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- 9. Edna JOHNSON was born on 4 Jun 1902 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 13 Jul 1991 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 3
5. | Evelyn Adeline HAUGSTAD (2.Isabella2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 21 Feb 1920 in Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 18 Mar 2006 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Minnesota Death Certificate: 2006-MN-007897
Notes:
Indexed in Minnesota Deaths as Evelyn Adeline Godtland.
Died:
St. Mary’s in Rochester
Family/Spouse: Jimmy Alvin LOBLAND. Jimmy (son of Enos LOBLAND and Clara) was born on 12 Sep 1912; died on 24 May 1973 in Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Larry Jon LOBLAND was born on 22 Mar 1958 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 24 Oct 2013 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
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Evelyn married Palmer GODTLAND on 10 Jan 1982 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Otto Benjamin (Ben) NESJA (3.Theodore2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 8 Mar 1913 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Sep 1991 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Other Events and Attributes:
- Confirmation: 26 Jun 1927, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Notes:
Confirmation:
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Died:
Maplewood Nursing Home, Bloomer
Otto married Esther PETERSON on 3 Sep 1937 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Esther was born on 6 Dec 1913 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; died on 8 Oct 1970 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Richard Charles NESJA was born on 30 Jun 1941 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; died on 12 Jul 2023 in Altoona, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
- 12. David Leroy NESJA was born on 18 Apr 1947 in Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2018 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin.
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8. | Clenard D JOHNSON (4.Dorothea2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 28 Apr 1911 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1970 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Notes:
His obit says he retired from farming in 1947 and then worked as a carpenter.
Family/Spouse: Benita MOGER. Benita was born on 13 Feb 1910 in Minnesota; died on 22 May 2012 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
10. | Larry Jon LOBLAND (5.Evelyn3, 2.Isabella2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 22 Mar 1958 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 24 Oct 2013 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Pilot Mound Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Mound, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-033040
Notes:
Larry Jon Lobland, 55, of Chatfield, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, of cancer at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where he had been for three weeks.
Larry was born March 22, 1958, in Preston, to Jimmie and Evelyn (Haugstad) Lobland. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1976. Larry joined the U.S. Air Force from 1978-1980 and was stationed in Texas and Japan. He married Kristi Kraling, and they later divorced. Larry was a Markham Products Distributor (hair products).
He attended Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.
Larry enjoyed music, motorcycle trips, especially trips to the Black Hills, and family get-togethers.
He is survived by his three brothers, Jim (Barbro) Lobland, of Las Vegas, Nev., Jerry (Betty) Lobland, of Rochester, and Terry (Suzi) Lobland, of Rochester; nieces and nephews, Tammy Toth, Jackie Lobland, Jenny Lobland, Cynthia Mussmann, Jeffrey Lobland, Cathryn Williams, Joel Lobland, Jon Lobland and Sarah Johnson; and 14 great-nieces and -nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Buried:
cremated
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11. | Richard Charles NESJA (7.Otto3, 3.Theodore2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 30 Jun 1941 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; died on 12 Jul 2023 in Altoona, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Notes:
Richard Charles Nesja,82, formerly of Eleva, WI died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at home in Altoona, WI. Richard was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Otto (Ben) and Esther Nesja. He grew up on a farm south of Eddy Lane, on the north side of Eau Claire, with his little brother David.
Richard attended Sam Davey Elementary, Central Junior High and graduated from Memorial High School in 1959. He also earned an associate degree in electronics and a first-class radio-telephone license with radar endorsement from Eau Claire Technical College (now CVTC). Richard was involved in Cub Scouts for two years and in the Boy Scouts of America for seven years, earning 36 merit badges, his Eagle award in May 1956, the bronze, silver, and gold palm awards, the Pro Deo et Patria and the Order of the Arrow. In addition, he received an outstanding leadership recognition for his contributions to Troop 40. In high school, Richard was involved with several clubs involving electronics, radios, projectors and photography. He helped build and maintain the PA system at Carson Park for high school and Wisconsin State College football games. He was the repairman at school for anything electronic. He was awarded perfect attendance for four years of high school. After high school, he worked for Birch Street TV Repair Shop, Star Tube Co. and WEAQ radio studio & transmitter as a repair technician.
He was united in marriage on December 21, 1963 to Sylvia Grace Rundhaug in the beautiful Baldwin church and they moved to Superior, Wisconsin. They were married for almost 59 years. To this union, two daughters were born, Jorunn Ann in 1964 and Jodi Lynne in 1968.
Richard took a job at Duluth Avionics - Litton Industries in July 1963 as an electronic testing specialist for governmental navigation systems and radar. In 1970, Richard took a job at Rassbach Communications and moved the family to the Nesja family homestead in rural Eau Claire County, building their new home. He retired from Air Communications in 2006 on his 65th birthday after working there over 25 years. Richard was always tinkering with electronics that needed to be fixed. When the printer power supply on the computer stopped working, he hooked it up to a car battery in the basement so Sylvia could print the remaining Broiler Fest postcards. His theory was, why buy a new printer if it just needed a power source. He was also a licensed amateur radio operator, call sign WD9IJV, and he enjoyed talking radio with other local operators.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Jorunn Berg and Jodi (Grant) McElwaine, two grandchildren, Devin (Lauren) Berg and McKayla (David Bemis) McElwaine, and great-grandchildren, Nora and Olin Berg. He is further survived by brother-in-law Paul (Ann) Rundhaug, nieces Charlene (Robert) Page, Susan (Scott) Conradson, Victoria Nesja and nephew Doug (Rosabel) Nesja; grandnieces and nephews, Katy and Thomas Page, Erica Conradson, Wyatt Nesja, Emmah and June Nesja; sister-in-law, Donna Nesja and many other cousins, friends, neighbors, and family. Richard will be met in heaven by his wife Sylvia, brother David, two baby brothers, his parents Ben and Esther and stepmother Hazel, brother-in-law Ken, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors. Finally, Richard will join his beloved pets Maggie, Jack, Kandie, Cardinal, Raven and so many others who have crossed the rainbow bridge ahead of him.
Richard married Sylvia Grace RUNDHAUG on 28 Dec 1963 in Wisconsin. Sylvia was born on 2 Aug 1938 in St. Croix County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Aug 2022 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northside Lutheran Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | David Leroy NESJA (7.Otto3, 3.Theodore2, 1.Engebret1) was born on 18 Apr 1947 in Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2018 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; was buried in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Notes:
Served two years in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
David married M.L. GALE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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