The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, December 15, 1994; pg. 3
James "Jim" Andrew Bargen, son of Dietrich "Dick" and Effie (DeMilt) Bargen, was born June 16, 1909, on the family farm south of Nelson. He passed away Tuesday, December 6, 1994, at Community Care Home in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 20 days.
He attended a country school near their farm through the 8th grade. Jim graduated from Nelson High School in 1927. He was active in athletics and the year he graduated their basketball team won the state tournament in their class.
He attended the University of Nebraska College of Engineering for two years. Most of his working experience was with building contractors in Hastings, Grand Island and Arizona. Jim was later employed by AAA Farm Program in the county and found map drawing a specialty.
Jim served with the United States Army Postal Service in England during World War II. He made his home several years with his parents and later at Elk Creek Manor.
Jim was a member of American Legion Post #187 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7197, both of Nelson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Lloyd and Chester.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Yost of Joplin, Missouri, and Dorothy Higby of Aurora; 4 nephews, 3 nieces and 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth and Evelyn Bargen, both of Nelson, and other relatives and close friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson, Nebraska, with the Rev. Royce Buchtel officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carlita Price, playing selections of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "How Great Thou Art". Casketbearers were Ira V. Adams, Everett Barfknecht, Ira L. Clabaugh, Dale Adamson, Jim Menke and Marvin Oltmans. Burial with military rites by V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Nelson was in Nelson Cemetery.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska, was in charge of the arrangements.
James "Jim" Andrew Bargen, son of Dietrich "Dick" and Effie (DeMilt) Bargen, was born June 16, 1909, on the family farm south of Nelson. He passed away Tuesday, December 6, 1994, at Community Care Home in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 20 days.
He attended a country school near their farm through the 8th grade. Jim graduated from Nelson High School in 1927. He was active in athletics and the year he graduated their basketball team won the state tournament in their class.
He attended the University of Nebraska College of Engineering for two years. Most of his working experience was with building contractors in Hastings, Grand Island and Arizona. Jim was later employed by AAA Farm Program in the county and found map drawing a specialty.
Jim served with the United States Army Postal Service in England during World War II. He made his home several years with his parents and later at Elk Creek Manor.
Jim was a member of American Legion Post #187 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7197, both of Nelson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Lloyd and Chester.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Yost of Joplin, Missouri, and Dorothy Higby of Aurora; 4 nephews, 3 nieces and 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth and Evelyn Bargen, both of Nelson, and other relatives and close friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson, Nebraska, with the Rev. Royce Buchtel officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carlita Price, playing selections of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "How Great Thou Art". Casketbearers were Ira V. Adams, Everett Barfknecht, Ira L. Clabaugh, Dale Adamson, Jim Menke and Marvin Oltmans. Burial with military rites by V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Nelson was in Nelson Cemetery.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska, was in charge of the arrangements.
The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, December 15, 1994; pg. 3
James "Jim" Andrew Bargen, son of Dietrich "Dick" and Effie (DeMilt) Bargen, was born June 16, 1909, on the family farm south of Nelson. He passed away Tuesday, December 6, 1994, at Community Care Home in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 20 days.
He attended a country school near their farm through the 8th grade. Jim graduated from Nelson High School in 1927. He was active in athletics and the year he graduated their basketball team won the state tournament in their class.
He attended the University of Nebraska College of Engineering for two years. Most of his working experience was with building contractors in Hastings, Grand Island and Arizona. Jim was later employed by AAA Farm Program in the county and found map drawing a specialty.
Jim served with the United States Army Postal Service in England during World War II. He made his home several years with his parents and later at Elk Creek Manor.
Jim was a member of American Legion Post #187 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7197, both of Nelson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Lloyd and Chester.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Yost of Joplin, Missouri, and Dorothy Higby of Aurora; 4 nephews, 3 nieces and 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth and Evelyn Bargen, both of Nelson, and other relatives and close friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson, Nebraska, with the Rev. Royce Buchtel officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carlita Price, playing selections of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "How Great Thou Art". Casketbearers were Ira V. Adams, Everett Barfknecht, Ira L. Clabaugh, Dale Adamson, Jim Menke and Marvin Oltmans. Burial with military rites by V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Nelson was in Nelson Cemetery.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska, was in charge of the arrangements.
James "Jim" Andrew Bargen, son of Dietrich "Dick" and Effie (DeMilt) Bargen, was born June 16, 1909, on the family farm south of Nelson. He passed away Tuesday, December 6, 1994, at Community Care Home in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 20 days.
He attended a country school near their farm through the 8th grade. Jim graduated from Nelson High School in 1927. He was active in athletics and the year he graduated their basketball team won the state tournament in their class.
He attended the University of Nebraska College of Engineering for two years. Most of his working experience was with building contractors in Hastings, Grand Island and Arizona. Jim was later employed by AAA Farm Program in the county and found map drawing a specialty.
Jim served with the United States Army Postal Service in England during World War II. He made his home several years with his parents and later at Elk Creek Manor.
Jim was a member of American Legion Post #187 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7197, both of Nelson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Lloyd and Chester.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Yost of Joplin, Missouri, and Dorothy Higby of Aurora; 4 nephews, 3 nieces and 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth and Evelyn Bargen, both of Nelson, and other relatives and close friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. from the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Nelson, Nebraska, with the Rev. Royce Buchtel officiating. Music was provided by organist, Carlita Price, playing selections of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "How Great Thou Art". Casketbearers were Ira V. Adams, Everett Barfknecht, Ira L. Clabaugh, Dale Adamson, Jim Menke and Marvin Oltmans. Burial with military rites by V.F.W. and American Legion Posts of Nelson was in Nelson Cemetery.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska, was in charge of the arrangements.
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