Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
The Hooper Sentinel
December, 29, 1927
Swaburg Community saddened by Death of O. Larson
The Swaburg community was shocked and greatly saddened on Christmas morning upon learning of the sudden death of one of its most prominent and much esteemed citizens, Oliver O. Larson. Mr. Larson, who was apparently in his usual good health, had made a trip to Uehling, Saturday, to spend the evening. At eleven o'clock, he began to make preparations to return home when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack, which was so severe that it was impossible to take him to his home, so he was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler. He regained consciousness and was able to converse with the attending physician and with those about him, but later suffered a second attack and the final summons came at 5:50 o'clock, just at the dawning of Christmas day.
Oliver O. Larson, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Larson, was born on the homestead one-half mile south of Uehling, on July 27, 1867, and passed away at Uehling on December 25, 1927, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was baptized in the home of his parents by a Mission pastor and in his youth taught a class in Sunday School for several years. He attended the Fremont Norman College and was one of Swaburg's pioneer school masters.
On March 20, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Stover, at West Point, and they established their first home in Cuming Township in Burt County, later moving to Swaburg which has since been the family home. The deceased, who was a man of keen intellect, was one of Swaburg's most public-spirited citizens, being interested in all movements pertaining to the welfare of the community. He was possessed of a jovial and congenial personality and was a good friend and neighbor, one who will be greatly missed in Swaburg's circle of citizenry. Mr. Larson took an active part in politics and was widely known throughout Dodge county, having been a candidate for assessor several years ago, when he polled a large vote of confidence from his friends. For the past several years he had been the very efficient assessor for Logan township, which office he held at the time of his demise. When a resident of Burt county in the early days, he held a similar office there. He was a man of integrity, and always earned the special commendation of his superior officers in the work. He was also much interested in school affairs, and for many years served as the able director of the Swaburg school district.
There remain to mourn his passing, the wife and seven children, Gertrude (Mrs. D. E. Conklin) of Craig; Walter, of Uehling; Luella (Mrs. Harry Wagner) of Hooper; and John, Lillian, Blanche and Elmer, of Swaburg. Surviving him also are two grandsons and four brothers, Daniel of Fremont; Andrew, of Hooper; Harvey, of Swaburg; and Ed. of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Realph, of Swaburg; Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, of Uehling; Mrs. Carl Kammerer of North Bend; Mrs. Bert Woodruff, of Julesburg, Colorado. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the late home, followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, interment being made in the family lot in the church cemetery. The passing of this respected citizen is made double sad, coming at the Christmas season, his death occurring also on the birthday anniversary of the daughter Blanche. With his taking away, the first link in the family chain has been broken, and the entire community is joined in extending sincerest sympathy to the sorrowing ones.hhw
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Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
Oliver Larson Attack Victim Township Assessor dies at Uehling
Uehling, Dec. 27.-
Oliver O. Larson, a prominent farmer of the Swaburg community and township assessor for several years, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, in Uehling. Mr. Larson was stricken with a heart attack late Saturday evening.
He was born July 27, 1867, on a farm five miles south of Uehling, and was married March 30, 1893, to Miss Mattie Stover of West Point. The wife and seven children survive, the children being as follows: Mrs. Duke Conklin of Craig, Walter Larson of Uehling, Mrs. Harry Wagner of Hooper, John Larson, Lillian Larson, Blanche Larson and Elmer Larson, all at home.
Mr. Larson was an active member of the Mission church and was an enthusiastic Sunday school worker and teacher. He figured prominently in public affairs, having served at various times as a member of the township board and was township assessor at the time of his death. He was a candidate for county assessor a few years ago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home at Swaburg and at two o'clock from the Elim Lutheran church of Swaburg, burial being made in the church cemetery.hhw
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Oliver Larson Buried Tuesday Swaburg, Dec 29.-
The funeral of the late Oliver O. Larson, who died in Uehling Sunday morning, was held Tuesday afternoon with a short prayer service at the family home here followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, Rev. Arnold Thoren had charge of the services. Mrs. Arnold Thoren and Miss Luella Sampson rendered two vocal numbers. A large assemblage of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last tribute to Mr. Larson who had long been a prominent member of the community. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. The pallbearers were: Andrew Bowman, Charles Lindgren, Andrew Olson, Frank Peterson, Andrew Erickson and Eric Olson.hhw
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For the Uehling, NE Centennial Book to be Published in 2006
Oliver O. and Mattie (Stover) Larson
Oliver O. Larson was born on the homestead of his parents, Lars and Anna (Olson) Larson, in Section 10, Township 20N of Range 8E on July 27, 1867. Before his marriage Oliver was a school teacher, and after his marriage he was a farmer. His additional interests included being a Logan Precinct appraiser, a 1910 US Census taker, a violin player and an amateur photographer.
Mattie Gesina Stover was born west of Logan Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska on March 15, 1870 to Heinrich and Anna Marie (Gerdsen) Stover. Mattie was the only child of Heinrich and Anna Marie Stover to be born in the USA, the other children; John Henry (1861-1951), John Bernhardt (1863-1948), and Kate Pueppka (1867-1945) were born in Oldenburg, Germany. The Stover family emigrated to the USA in 1870. Mattie's father, Heinrich Stover, died on July 6, 1875, and is buried at St. Paul's Cemetery north of Hooper, NE. Mattie's mother, Anna Marie, married John D. Kuhlman on July 9, 1879 at St. John's Lutheran Church north of Hooper, NE. Anna Marie died on May 25, 1918 and is buried at a small cemetery northwest of Uehling, but in Burt County.
Oliver O. Larson and Mattie Gesina Stover were married on March 20, 1893 at West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska. The marriage was performed by Cuming County Judge Franklin Manning and witnessed by C. L. Stockman and Christena Larson. Oliver was one of the first Swedish boys from east of the Logan Creek to marry a German girl from west of the Logan Creek. Both spoke the native language of their parents while at home, but after her marriage Mattie never spoke German again.
Oliver and Mattie farmed in Burt County near the present town of Uehling for several years. In June, 1902 Oliver and Mattie Larson purchased a 130 acre farm one mile south of Elim Lutheran Church and 3/4 of a mile east in Section 25 from John Soll for $59 an acre. They moved onto this farm in the spring of 1903. After several years the family was too large for the farm house and the house was enlarged. The carpenter that did the work was Lynn Bullock.
After Mattie's death the farm was sold to settle the estate and the farm was purchased by Nels Nelson. The farm house was destroyed by fire in 1991.
Oliver and Mattie had seven children: (1) Gertrude (1894-1962) married Dewey Conklin, no children; (2) Walter Henry (1897-1968) married Velva Williams, they had 2 daughters, Karen and Linda; (3) Luella (1899-1951) married M. Harry Wagner, they had 2 sons, Harry and Duane; (4) John (1902-1992) married Clara Graver, they had no children; (5) Lillian (1904-1979) married Carl Meyer, they had 1 daughter, Kay; (6) Blanche (1910-1977) married Herman Popken, they had 2 children, Kent and Jane; and (7) Elmer (1913-1976) married Irene Schellenberg, they had 1 son, Deane and 2 daughters, Diane and Pamela. Oliver O. Larson, 60, died from a heart attack at the home of his sister, Mrs. August Koehler, in Uehling, NE on December 25, 1927. He was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. Mattie G. Larson, 78, died from cancer on March 20, 1948 at her farm home, and she was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. All of their children, except Elmer, are buried in the family plot at the Swaburg Cemetery.hhw
The Hooper Sentinel
December, 29, 1927
Swaburg Community saddened by Death of O. Larson
The Swaburg community was shocked and greatly saddened on Christmas morning upon learning of the sudden death of one of its most prominent and much esteemed citizens, Oliver O. Larson. Mr. Larson, who was apparently in his usual good health, had made a trip to Uehling, Saturday, to spend the evening. At eleven o'clock, he began to make preparations to return home when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack, which was so severe that it was impossible to take him to his home, so he was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler. He regained consciousness and was able to converse with the attending physician and with those about him, but later suffered a second attack and the final summons came at 5:50 o'clock, just at the dawning of Christmas day.
Oliver O. Larson, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Larson, was born on the homestead one-half mile south of Uehling, on July 27, 1867, and passed away at Uehling on December 25, 1927, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was baptized in the home of his parents by a Mission pastor and in his youth taught a class in Sunday School for several years. He attended the Fremont Norman College and was one of Swaburg's pioneer school masters.
On March 20, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Stover, at West Point, and they established their first home in Cuming Township in Burt County, later moving to Swaburg which has since been the family home. The deceased, who was a man of keen intellect, was one of Swaburg's most public-spirited citizens, being interested in all movements pertaining to the welfare of the community. He was possessed of a jovial and congenial personality and was a good friend and neighbor, one who will be greatly missed in Swaburg's circle of citizenry. Mr. Larson took an active part in politics and was widely known throughout Dodge county, having been a candidate for assessor several years ago, when he polled a large vote of confidence from his friends. For the past several years he had been the very efficient assessor for Logan township, which office he held at the time of his demise. When a resident of Burt county in the early days, he held a similar office there. He was a man of integrity, and always earned the special commendation of his superior officers in the work. He was also much interested in school affairs, and for many years served as the able director of the Swaburg school district.
There remain to mourn his passing, the wife and seven children, Gertrude (Mrs. D. E. Conklin) of Craig; Walter, of Uehling; Luella (Mrs. Harry Wagner) of Hooper; and John, Lillian, Blanche and Elmer, of Swaburg. Surviving him also are two grandsons and four brothers, Daniel of Fremont; Andrew, of Hooper; Harvey, of Swaburg; and Ed. of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Realph, of Swaburg; Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, of Uehling; Mrs. Carl Kammerer of North Bend; Mrs. Bert Woodruff, of Julesburg, Colorado. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the late home, followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, interment being made in the family lot in the church cemetery. The passing of this respected citizen is made double sad, coming at the Christmas season, his death occurring also on the birthday anniversary of the daughter Blanche. With his taking away, the first link in the family chain has been broken, and the entire community is joined in extending sincerest sympathy to the sorrowing ones.hhw
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Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
Oliver Larson Attack Victim Township Assessor dies at Uehling
Uehling, Dec. 27.-
Oliver O. Larson, a prominent farmer of the Swaburg community and township assessor for several years, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, in Uehling. Mr. Larson was stricken with a heart attack late Saturday evening.
He was born July 27, 1867, on a farm five miles south of Uehling, and was married March 30, 1893, to Miss Mattie Stover of West Point. The wife and seven children survive, the children being as follows: Mrs. Duke Conklin of Craig, Walter Larson of Uehling, Mrs. Harry Wagner of Hooper, John Larson, Lillian Larson, Blanche Larson and Elmer Larson, all at home.
Mr. Larson was an active member of the Mission church and was an enthusiastic Sunday school worker and teacher. He figured prominently in public affairs, having served at various times as a member of the township board and was township assessor at the time of his death. He was a candidate for county assessor a few years ago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home at Swaburg and at two o'clock from the Elim Lutheran church of Swaburg, burial being made in the church cemetery.hhw
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Oliver Larson Buried Tuesday Swaburg, Dec 29.-
The funeral of the late Oliver O. Larson, who died in Uehling Sunday morning, was held Tuesday afternoon with a short prayer service at the family home here followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, Rev. Arnold Thoren had charge of the services. Mrs. Arnold Thoren and Miss Luella Sampson rendered two vocal numbers. A large assemblage of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last tribute to Mr. Larson who had long been a prominent member of the community. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. The pallbearers were: Andrew Bowman, Charles Lindgren, Andrew Olson, Frank Peterson, Andrew Erickson and Eric Olson.hhw
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For the Uehling, NE Centennial Book to be Published in 2006
Oliver O. and Mattie (Stover) Larson
Oliver O. Larson was born on the homestead of his parents, Lars and Anna (Olson) Larson, in Section 10, Township 20N of Range 8E on July 27, 1867. Before his marriage Oliver was a school teacher, and after his marriage he was a farmer. His additional interests included being a Logan Precinct appraiser, a 1910 US Census taker, a violin player and an amateur photographer.
Mattie Gesina Stover was born west of Logan Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska on March 15, 1870 to Heinrich and Anna Marie (Gerdsen) Stover. Mattie was the only child of Heinrich and Anna Marie Stover to be born in the USA, the other children; John Henry (1861-1951), John Bernhardt (1863-1948), and Kate Pueppka (1867-1945) were born in Oldenburg, Germany. The Stover family emigrated to the USA in 1870. Mattie's father, Heinrich Stover, died on July 6, 1875, and is buried at St. Paul's Cemetery north of Hooper, NE. Mattie's mother, Anna Marie, married John D. Kuhlman on July 9, 1879 at St. John's Lutheran Church north of Hooper, NE. Anna Marie died on May 25, 1918 and is buried at a small cemetery northwest of Uehling, but in Burt County.
Oliver O. Larson and Mattie Gesina Stover were married on March 20, 1893 at West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska. The marriage was performed by Cuming County Judge Franklin Manning and witnessed by C. L. Stockman and Christena Larson. Oliver was one of the first Swedish boys from east of the Logan Creek to marry a German girl from west of the Logan Creek. Both spoke the native language of their parents while at home, but after her marriage Mattie never spoke German again.
Oliver and Mattie farmed in Burt County near the present town of Uehling for several years. In June, 1902 Oliver and Mattie Larson purchased a 130 acre farm one mile south of Elim Lutheran Church and 3/4 of a mile east in Section 25 from John Soll for $59 an acre. They moved onto this farm in the spring of 1903. After several years the family was too large for the farm house and the house was enlarged. The carpenter that did the work was Lynn Bullock.
After Mattie's death the farm was sold to settle the estate and the farm was purchased by Nels Nelson. The farm house was destroyed by fire in 1991.
Oliver and Mattie had seven children: (1) Gertrude (1894-1962) married Dewey Conklin, no children; (2) Walter Henry (1897-1968) married Velva Williams, they had 2 daughters, Karen and Linda; (3) Luella (1899-1951) married M. Harry Wagner, they had 2 sons, Harry and Duane; (4) John (1902-1992) married Clara Graver, they had no children; (5) Lillian (1904-1979) married Carl Meyer, they had 1 daughter, Kay; (6) Blanche (1910-1977) married Herman Popken, they had 2 children, Kent and Jane; and (7) Elmer (1913-1976) married Irene Schellenberg, they had 1 son, Deane and 2 daughters, Diane and Pamela. Oliver O. Larson, 60, died from a heart attack at the home of his sister, Mrs. August Koehler, in Uehling, NE on December 25, 1927. He was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. Mattie G. Larson, 78, died from cancer on March 20, 1948 at her farm home, and she was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. All of their children, except Elmer, are buried in the family plot at the Swaburg Cemetery.hhw
Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
The Hooper Sentinel
December, 29, 1927
Swaburg Community saddened by Death of O. Larson
The Swaburg community was shocked and greatly saddened on Christmas morning upon learning of the sudden death of one of its most prominent and much esteemed citizens, Oliver O. Larson. Mr. Larson, who was apparently in his usual good health, had made a trip to Uehling, Saturday, to spend the evening. At eleven o'clock, he began to make preparations to return home when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack, which was so severe that it was impossible to take him to his home, so he was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler. He regained consciousness and was able to converse with the attending physician and with those about him, but later suffered a second attack and the final summons came at 5:50 o'clock, just at the dawning of Christmas day.
Oliver O. Larson, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Larson, was born on the homestead one-half mile south of Uehling, on July 27, 1867, and passed away at Uehling on December 25, 1927, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was baptized in the home of his parents by a Mission pastor and in his youth taught a class in Sunday School for several years. He attended the Fremont Norman College and was one of Swaburg's pioneer school masters.
On March 20, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Stover, at West Point, and they established their first home in Cuming Township in Burt County, later moving to Swaburg which has since been the family home. The deceased, who was a man of keen intellect, was one of Swaburg's most public-spirited citizens, being interested in all movements pertaining to the welfare of the community. He was possessed of a jovial and congenial personality and was a good friend and neighbor, one who will be greatly missed in Swaburg's circle of citizenry. Mr. Larson took an active part in politics and was widely known throughout Dodge county, having been a candidate for assessor several years ago, when he polled a large vote of confidence from his friends. For the past several years he had been the very efficient assessor for Logan township, which office he held at the time of his demise. When a resident of Burt county in the early days, he held a similar office there. He was a man of integrity, and always earned the special commendation of his superior officers in the work. He was also much interested in school affairs, and for many years served as the able director of the Swaburg school district.
There remain to mourn his passing, the wife and seven children, Gertrude (Mrs. D. E. Conklin) of Craig; Walter, of Uehling; Luella (Mrs. Harry Wagner) of Hooper; and John, Lillian, Blanche and Elmer, of Swaburg. Surviving him also are two grandsons and four brothers, Daniel of Fremont; Andrew, of Hooper; Harvey, of Swaburg; and Ed. of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Realph, of Swaburg; Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, of Uehling; Mrs. Carl Kammerer of North Bend; Mrs. Bert Woodruff, of Julesburg, Colorado. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the late home, followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, interment being made in the family lot in the church cemetery. The passing of this respected citizen is made double sad, coming at the Christmas season, his death occurring also on the birthday anniversary of the daughter Blanche. With his taking away, the first link in the family chain has been broken, and the entire community is joined in extending sincerest sympathy to the sorrowing ones.hhw
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Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
Oliver Larson Attack Victim Township Assessor dies at Uehling
Uehling, Dec. 27.-
Oliver O. Larson, a prominent farmer of the Swaburg community and township assessor for several years, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, in Uehling. Mr. Larson was stricken with a heart attack late Saturday evening.
He was born July 27, 1867, on a farm five miles south of Uehling, and was married March 30, 1893, to Miss Mattie Stover of West Point. The wife and seven children survive, the children being as follows: Mrs. Duke Conklin of Craig, Walter Larson of Uehling, Mrs. Harry Wagner of Hooper, John Larson, Lillian Larson, Blanche Larson and Elmer Larson, all at home.
Mr. Larson was an active member of the Mission church and was an enthusiastic Sunday school worker and teacher. He figured prominently in public affairs, having served at various times as a member of the township board and was township assessor at the time of his death. He was a candidate for county assessor a few years ago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home at Swaburg and at two o'clock from the Elim Lutheran church of Swaburg, burial being made in the church cemetery.hhw
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Oliver Larson Buried Tuesday Swaburg, Dec 29.-
The funeral of the late Oliver O. Larson, who died in Uehling Sunday morning, was held Tuesday afternoon with a short prayer service at the family home here followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, Rev. Arnold Thoren had charge of the services. Mrs. Arnold Thoren and Miss Luella Sampson rendered two vocal numbers. A large assemblage of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last tribute to Mr. Larson who had long been a prominent member of the community. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. The pallbearers were: Andrew Bowman, Charles Lindgren, Andrew Olson, Frank Peterson, Andrew Erickson and Eric Olson.hhw
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For the Uehling, NE Centennial Book to be Published in 2006
Oliver O. and Mattie (Stover) Larson
Oliver O. Larson was born on the homestead of his parents, Lars and Anna (Olson) Larson, in Section 10, Township 20N of Range 8E on July 27, 1867. Before his marriage Oliver was a school teacher, and after his marriage he was a farmer. His additional interests included being a Logan Precinct appraiser, a 1910 US Census taker, a violin player and an amateur photographer.
Mattie Gesina Stover was born west of Logan Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska on March 15, 1870 to Heinrich and Anna Marie (Gerdsen) Stover. Mattie was the only child of Heinrich and Anna Marie Stover to be born in the USA, the other children; John Henry (1861-1951), John Bernhardt (1863-1948), and Kate Pueppka (1867-1945) were born in Oldenburg, Germany. The Stover family emigrated to the USA in 1870. Mattie's father, Heinrich Stover, died on July 6, 1875, and is buried at St. Paul's Cemetery north of Hooper, NE. Mattie's mother, Anna Marie, married John D. Kuhlman on July 9, 1879 at St. John's Lutheran Church north of Hooper, NE. Anna Marie died on May 25, 1918 and is buried at a small cemetery northwest of Uehling, but in Burt County.
Oliver O. Larson and Mattie Gesina Stover were married on March 20, 1893 at West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska. The marriage was performed by Cuming County Judge Franklin Manning and witnessed by C. L. Stockman and Christena Larson. Oliver was one of the first Swedish boys from east of the Logan Creek to marry a German girl from west of the Logan Creek. Both spoke the native language of their parents while at home, but after her marriage Mattie never spoke German again.
Oliver and Mattie farmed in Burt County near the present town of Uehling for several years. In June, 1902 Oliver and Mattie Larson purchased a 130 acre farm one mile south of Elim Lutheran Church and 3/4 of a mile east in Section 25 from John Soll for $59 an acre. They moved onto this farm in the spring of 1903. After several years the family was too large for the farm house and the house was enlarged. The carpenter that did the work was Lynn Bullock.
After Mattie's death the farm was sold to settle the estate and the farm was purchased by Nels Nelson. The farm house was destroyed by fire in 1991.
Oliver and Mattie had seven children: (1) Gertrude (1894-1962) married Dewey Conklin, no children; (2) Walter Henry (1897-1968) married Velva Williams, they had 2 daughters, Karen and Linda; (3) Luella (1899-1951) married M. Harry Wagner, they had 2 sons, Harry and Duane; (4) John (1902-1992) married Clara Graver, they had no children; (5) Lillian (1904-1979) married Carl Meyer, they had 1 daughter, Kay; (6) Blanche (1910-1977) married Herman Popken, they had 2 children, Kent and Jane; and (7) Elmer (1913-1976) married Irene Schellenberg, they had 1 son, Deane and 2 daughters, Diane and Pamela. Oliver O. Larson, 60, died from a heart attack at the home of his sister, Mrs. August Koehler, in Uehling, NE on December 25, 1927. He was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. Mattie G. Larson, 78, died from cancer on March 20, 1948 at her farm home, and she was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. All of their children, except Elmer, are buried in the family plot at the Swaburg Cemetery.hhw
The Hooper Sentinel
December, 29, 1927
Swaburg Community saddened by Death of O. Larson
The Swaburg community was shocked and greatly saddened on Christmas morning upon learning of the sudden death of one of its most prominent and much esteemed citizens, Oliver O. Larson. Mr. Larson, who was apparently in his usual good health, had made a trip to Uehling, Saturday, to spend the evening. At eleven o'clock, he began to make preparations to return home when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack, which was so severe that it was impossible to take him to his home, so he was removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler. He regained consciousness and was able to converse with the attending physician and with those about him, but later suffered a second attack and the final summons came at 5:50 o'clock, just at the dawning of Christmas day.
Oliver O. Larson, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Larson, was born on the homestead one-half mile south of Uehling, on July 27, 1867, and passed away at Uehling on December 25, 1927, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was baptized in the home of his parents by a Mission pastor and in his youth taught a class in Sunday School for several years. He attended the Fremont Norman College and was one of Swaburg's pioneer school masters.
On March 20, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Stover, at West Point, and they established their first home in Cuming Township in Burt County, later moving to Swaburg which has since been the family home. The deceased, who was a man of keen intellect, was one of Swaburg's most public-spirited citizens, being interested in all movements pertaining to the welfare of the community. He was possessed of a jovial and congenial personality and was a good friend and neighbor, one who will be greatly missed in Swaburg's circle of citizenry. Mr. Larson took an active part in politics and was widely known throughout Dodge county, having been a candidate for assessor several years ago, when he polled a large vote of confidence from his friends. For the past several years he had been the very efficient assessor for Logan township, which office he held at the time of his demise. When a resident of Burt county in the early days, he held a similar office there. He was a man of integrity, and always earned the special commendation of his superior officers in the work. He was also much interested in school affairs, and for many years served as the able director of the Swaburg school district.
There remain to mourn his passing, the wife and seven children, Gertrude (Mrs. D. E. Conklin) of Craig; Walter, of Uehling; Luella (Mrs. Harry Wagner) of Hooper; and John, Lillian, Blanche and Elmer, of Swaburg. Surviving him also are two grandsons and four brothers, Daniel of Fremont; Andrew, of Hooper; Harvey, of Swaburg; and Ed. of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Realph, of Swaburg; Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, of Uehling; Mrs. Carl Kammerer of North Bend; Mrs. Bert Woodruff, of Julesburg, Colorado. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with a short service at the late home, followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, interment being made in the family lot in the church cemetery. The passing of this respected citizen is made double sad, coming at the Christmas season, his death occurring also on the birthday anniversary of the daughter Blanche. With his taking away, the first link in the family chain has been broken, and the entire community is joined in extending sincerest sympathy to the sorrowing ones.hhw
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Obituary - Oliver O. Larson
Oliver Larson Attack Victim Township Assessor dies at Uehling
Uehling, Dec. 27.-
Oliver O. Larson, a prominent farmer of the Swaburg community and township assessor for several years, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. J. W. Koehler, in Uehling. Mr. Larson was stricken with a heart attack late Saturday evening.
He was born July 27, 1867, on a farm five miles south of Uehling, and was married March 30, 1893, to Miss Mattie Stover of West Point. The wife and seven children survive, the children being as follows: Mrs. Duke Conklin of Craig, Walter Larson of Uehling, Mrs. Harry Wagner of Hooper, John Larson, Lillian Larson, Blanche Larson and Elmer Larson, all at home.
Mr. Larson was an active member of the Mission church and was an enthusiastic Sunday school worker and teacher. He figured prominently in public affairs, having served at various times as a member of the township board and was township assessor at the time of his death. He was a candidate for county assessor a few years ago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home at Swaburg and at two o'clock from the Elim Lutheran church of Swaburg, burial being made in the church cemetery.hhw
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Oliver Larson Buried Tuesday Swaburg, Dec 29.-
The funeral of the late Oliver O. Larson, who died in Uehling Sunday morning, was held Tuesday afternoon with a short prayer service at the family home here followed by the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, Rev. Arnold Thoren had charge of the services. Mrs. Arnold Thoren and Miss Luella Sampson rendered two vocal numbers. A large assemblage of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last tribute to Mr. Larson who had long been a prominent member of the community. Burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. The pallbearers were: Andrew Bowman, Charles Lindgren, Andrew Olson, Frank Peterson, Andrew Erickson and Eric Olson.hhw
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For the Uehling, NE Centennial Book to be Published in 2006
Oliver O. and Mattie (Stover) Larson
Oliver O. Larson was born on the homestead of his parents, Lars and Anna (Olson) Larson, in Section 10, Township 20N of Range 8E on July 27, 1867. Before his marriage Oliver was a school teacher, and after his marriage he was a farmer. His additional interests included being a Logan Precinct appraiser, a 1910 US Census taker, a violin player and an amateur photographer.
Mattie Gesina Stover was born west of Logan Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska on March 15, 1870 to Heinrich and Anna Marie (Gerdsen) Stover. Mattie was the only child of Heinrich and Anna Marie Stover to be born in the USA, the other children; John Henry (1861-1951), John Bernhardt (1863-1948), and Kate Pueppka (1867-1945) were born in Oldenburg, Germany. The Stover family emigrated to the USA in 1870. Mattie's father, Heinrich Stover, died on July 6, 1875, and is buried at St. Paul's Cemetery north of Hooper, NE. Mattie's mother, Anna Marie, married John D. Kuhlman on July 9, 1879 at St. John's Lutheran Church north of Hooper, NE. Anna Marie died on May 25, 1918 and is buried at a small cemetery northwest of Uehling, but in Burt County.
Oliver O. Larson and Mattie Gesina Stover were married on March 20, 1893 at West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska. The marriage was performed by Cuming County Judge Franklin Manning and witnessed by C. L. Stockman and Christena Larson. Oliver was one of the first Swedish boys from east of the Logan Creek to marry a German girl from west of the Logan Creek. Both spoke the native language of their parents while at home, but after her marriage Mattie never spoke German again.
Oliver and Mattie farmed in Burt County near the present town of Uehling for several years. In June, 1902 Oliver and Mattie Larson purchased a 130 acre farm one mile south of Elim Lutheran Church and 3/4 of a mile east in Section 25 from John Soll for $59 an acre. They moved onto this farm in the spring of 1903. After several years the family was too large for the farm house and the house was enlarged. The carpenter that did the work was Lynn Bullock.
After Mattie's death the farm was sold to settle the estate and the farm was purchased by Nels Nelson. The farm house was destroyed by fire in 1991.
Oliver and Mattie had seven children: (1) Gertrude (1894-1962) married Dewey Conklin, no children; (2) Walter Henry (1897-1968) married Velva Williams, they had 2 daughters, Karen and Linda; (3) Luella (1899-1951) married M. Harry Wagner, they had 2 sons, Harry and Duane; (4) John (1902-1992) married Clara Graver, they had no children; (5) Lillian (1904-1979) married Carl Meyer, they had 1 daughter, Kay; (6) Blanche (1910-1977) married Herman Popken, they had 2 children, Kent and Jane; and (7) Elmer (1913-1976) married Irene Schellenberg, they had 1 son, Deane and 2 daughters, Diane and Pamela. Oliver O. Larson, 60, died from a heart attack at the home of his sister, Mrs. August Koehler, in Uehling, NE on December 25, 1927. He was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. Mattie G. Larson, 78, died from cancer on March 20, 1948 at her farm home, and she was buried at the Swaburg Cemetery. All of their children, except Elmer, are buried in the family plot at the Swaburg Cemetery.hhw
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