Notes for Ole E. LARSON
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wisobits/name/la.htmlOLE E. LARSON (SOLAR)
Ole E. Larson, son of Erick and Olivia Larson was born March 18, 1863, in Solar, Norway. At the age of four he, with the rest of the family immigrated to America and came to Blair, Wisconsin where they resided for three years. Then they moved to Chimney Rock where the deceased has lived since with the exception of one year in Superior. On June 6, 1894, he was united in marriage to Sena Veum. Six children; namely, Elvira, now Mrs. Albert Olson of Mondovi; Archie of Milwaukee; Jessie, Mrs. Harvey Olson of Chimney Rock; Raymond of Madison; Maymie, now Mrs. Helge Dokkestul of Hixton; and a daughter, who died in infancy, survive. Mr. Larson had been in failing health for a number of years, but was able to be up and around until Sunday, November 16, when he became suddenly ill with pneumonia. He passed away on Sunday evening, November 23, at the age of 67 years. Rev. Wichmann officiated at the funeral. Interment was made in Chimney Rock cemetery of which church the deceased had been a constant member. Besides his widow and children, Mr. Larson is survived by 13 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. P.K. Risberg of Eleva and Mrs. J.W. Berg of Superior. One sister, Mrs. John Olson, preceded him in death. SOURCE - THE WHITEHALL TIMES - DECEMBER 11, 1930