This long obituary is taken from the collection in the Notebook of Long Obituaries. The original newspaper article can be found in the Blair Library, Genealogy Room.
Published in a Pilot- Tribune, July 4, 1935
COOL DRINK AFTER WORK FATAL TO YOUTH, 21
# 1 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 4, 1935
HEAT INDIRECT CAUSE OF BOY’S SUDDEN DEATH
ARNO LORENZEN, FORMER BASKETBALL PLAYER, DEATH VICTIM TUESDAY
YOUTH WAS RELATED TO BLAIR PEOPLE
SAY SHOCK OF DRINKING COLD WATER AFTER WORKING IN HOT FIELDS CAUSED DEATH OF FORMER FT. CALHOUN STUDENT; RITES TO BE FRIDAY
The effects of drinking too much cold water after working in hot fields during the 90-degree weather Tuesday caused the death of Arno Lorenzen, aged 21, farm youth residing west of Fort Calhoun. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent farmers in that vicinity.
According to the family, Arno had complained of being ill shortly after drinking the water. He went upstairs to rest awhile and was the victim of a fatal attack a short time later.
FATHER WAS AT FUNERAL
The youth’s father was not at home, having gone to Arlington to attend a funeral. He did not learn of his son’s death until he came home late in the afternoon.
Arno graduated several years ago from Fort Calhoun high school. An outstanding athlete, he made considerable reputation about Washington county as a basketball player.
He is survived by his parents and a brother, Ed, all at the farm home. Mrs. Carl F. Kolterman of west Lincoln street, Blair, is his aunt. He was a frequent Blair visitor.
The body is at Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Calhoun. Funeral services, it was announced this morning, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian church. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of First Baptist church of Blair will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Calhoun cemetery.
# 2 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 11, 1935
ARNO LORENZEN BURIED FRIDAY
FORMER CLASSMATES ARE BEARERS AT FUNERAL FOR YOUTH, AGED 20
Funeral services for Arno William Lorenzen, 20, of west of Fort Calhoun, who died last Tuesday from palpitation of the heart and the effects of drinking cold water after working, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of Fort Calhoun. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of the Baptist church of Blair was in charge.
Former classmates of the youth served as pall-bearers. They were Allen McDonald, Avera Jesperson, Arnold Moeller, Norman Slader, Mac Allen and Charles Seltz. Interment was at Fort Calhoun.
NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY
Arno was born at the farm home February 2, 1915, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent county farmers. He lived with his parents and elder brother, Edward, during his entire lifetime.
Educated in Long Creek school, he later attended Fort Calhoun high school, graduating in 1932. He was a well-known basketball player several years ago.
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Published in a Pilot- Tribune, July 4, 1935
COOL DRINK AFTER WORK FATAL TO YOUTH, 21
# 1 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 4, 1935
HEAT INDIRECT CAUSE OF BOY’S SUDDEN DEATH
ARNO LORENZEN, FORMER BASKETBALL PLAYER, DEATH VICTIM TUESDAY
YOUTH WAS RELATED TO BLAIR PEOPLE
SAY SHOCK OF DRINKING COLD WATER AFTER WORKING IN HOT FIELDS CAUSED DEATH OF FORMER FT. CALHOUN STUDENT; RITES TO BE FRIDAY
The effects of drinking too much cold water after working in hot fields during the 90-degree weather Tuesday caused the death of Arno Lorenzen, aged 21, farm youth residing west of Fort Calhoun. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent farmers in that vicinity.
According to the family, Arno had complained of being ill shortly after drinking the water. He went upstairs to rest awhile and was the victim of a fatal attack a short time later.
FATHER WAS AT FUNERAL
The youth’s father was not at home, having gone to Arlington to attend a funeral. He did not learn of his son’s death until he came home late in the afternoon.
Arno graduated several years ago from Fort Calhoun high school. An outstanding athlete, he made considerable reputation about Washington county as a basketball player.
He is survived by his parents and a brother, Ed, all at the farm home. Mrs. Carl F. Kolterman of west Lincoln street, Blair, is his aunt. He was a frequent Blair visitor.
The body is at Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Calhoun. Funeral services, it was announced this morning, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian church. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of First Baptist church of Blair will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Calhoun cemetery.
# 2 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 11, 1935
ARNO LORENZEN BURIED FRIDAY
FORMER CLASSMATES ARE BEARERS AT FUNERAL FOR YOUTH, AGED 20
Funeral services for Arno William Lorenzen, 20, of west of Fort Calhoun, who died last Tuesday from palpitation of the heart and the effects of drinking cold water after working, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of Fort Calhoun. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of the Baptist church of Blair was in charge.
Former classmates of the youth served as pall-bearers. They were Allen McDonald, Avera Jesperson, Arnold Moeller, Norman Slader, Mac Allen and Charles Seltz. Interment was at Fort Calhoun.
NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY
Arno was born at the farm home February 2, 1915, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent county farmers. He lived with his parents and elder brother, Edward, during his entire lifetime.
Educated in Long Creek school, he later attended Fort Calhoun high school, graduating in 1932. He was a well-known basketball player several years ago.
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This long obituary is taken from the collection in the Notebook of Long Obituaries. The original newspaper article can be found in the Blair Library, Genealogy Room.
Published in a Pilot- Tribune, July 4, 1935
COOL DRINK AFTER WORK FATAL TO YOUTH, 21
# 1 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 4, 1935
HEAT INDIRECT CAUSE OF BOY’S SUDDEN DEATH
ARNO LORENZEN, FORMER BASKETBALL PLAYER, DEATH VICTIM TUESDAY
YOUTH WAS RELATED TO BLAIR PEOPLE
SAY SHOCK OF DRINKING COLD WATER AFTER WORKING IN HOT FIELDS CAUSED DEATH OF FORMER FT. CALHOUN STUDENT; RITES TO BE FRIDAY
The effects of drinking too much cold water after working in hot fields during the 90-degree weather Tuesday caused the death of Arno Lorenzen, aged 21, farm youth residing west of Fort Calhoun. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent farmers in that vicinity.
According to the family, Arno had complained of being ill shortly after drinking the water. He went upstairs to rest awhile and was the victim of a fatal attack a short time later.
FATHER WAS AT FUNERAL
The youth’s father was not at home, having gone to Arlington to attend a funeral. He did not learn of his son’s death until he came home late in the afternoon.
Arno graduated several years ago from Fort Calhoun high school. An outstanding athlete, he made considerable reputation about Washington county as a basketball player.
He is survived by his parents and a brother, Ed, all at the farm home. Mrs. Carl F. Kolterman of west Lincoln street, Blair, is his aunt. He was a frequent Blair visitor.
The body is at Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Calhoun. Funeral services, it was announced this morning, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian church. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of First Baptist church of Blair will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Calhoun cemetery.
# 2 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 11, 1935
ARNO LORENZEN BURIED FRIDAY
FORMER CLASSMATES ARE BEARERS AT FUNERAL FOR YOUTH, AGED 20
Funeral services for Arno William Lorenzen, 20, of west of Fort Calhoun, who died last Tuesday from palpitation of the heart and the effects of drinking cold water after working, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of Fort Calhoun. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of the Baptist church of Blair was in charge.
Former classmates of the youth served as pall-bearers. They were Allen McDonald, Avera Jesperson, Arnold Moeller, Norman Slader, Mac Allen and Charles Seltz. Interment was at Fort Calhoun.
NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY
Arno was born at the farm home February 2, 1915, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent county farmers. He lived with his parents and elder brother, Edward, during his entire lifetime.
Educated in Long Creek school, he later attended Fort Calhoun high school, graduating in 1932. He was a well-known basketball player several years ago.
Contributor: Sheila (47702527)
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Published in a Pilot- Tribune, July 4, 1935
COOL DRINK AFTER WORK FATAL TO YOUTH, 21
# 1 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 4, 1935
HEAT INDIRECT CAUSE OF BOY’S SUDDEN DEATH
ARNO LORENZEN, FORMER BASKETBALL PLAYER, DEATH VICTIM TUESDAY
YOUTH WAS RELATED TO BLAIR PEOPLE
SAY SHOCK OF DRINKING COLD WATER AFTER WORKING IN HOT FIELDS CAUSED DEATH OF FORMER FT. CALHOUN STUDENT; RITES TO BE FRIDAY
The effects of drinking too much cold water after working in hot fields during the 90-degree weather Tuesday caused the death of Arno Lorenzen, aged 21, farm youth residing west of Fort Calhoun. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent farmers in that vicinity.
According to the family, Arno had complained of being ill shortly after drinking the water. He went upstairs to rest awhile and was the victim of a fatal attack a short time later.
FATHER WAS AT FUNERAL
The youth’s father was not at home, having gone to Arlington to attend a funeral. He did not learn of his son’s death until he came home late in the afternoon.
Arno graduated several years ago from Fort Calhoun high school. An outstanding athlete, he made considerable reputation about Washington county as a basketball player.
He is survived by his parents and a brother, Ed, all at the farm home. Mrs. Carl F. Kolterman of west Lincoln street, Blair, is his aunt. He was a frequent Blair visitor.
The body is at Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Calhoun. Funeral services, it was announced this morning, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian church. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of First Baptist church of Blair will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Calhoun cemetery.
# 2 - - from Pilot-Tribune, July 11, 1935
ARNO LORENZEN BURIED FRIDAY
FORMER CLASSMATES ARE BEARERS AT FUNERAL FOR YOUTH, AGED 20
Funeral services for Arno William Lorenzen, 20, of west of Fort Calhoun, who died last Tuesday from palpitation of the heart and the effects of drinking cold water after working, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church of Fort Calhoun. Rev. Thomas J. Reese of the Baptist church of Blair was in charge.
Former classmates of the youth served as pall-bearers. They were Allen McDonald, Avera Jesperson, Arnold Moeller, Norman Slader, Mac Allen and Charles Seltz. Interment was at Fort Calhoun.
NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY
Arno was born at the farm home February 2, 1915, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Lorenzen, prominent county farmers. He lived with his parents and elder brother, Edward, during his entire lifetime.
Educated in Long Creek school, he later attended Fort Calhoun high school, graduating in 1932. He was a well-known basketball player several years ago.
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