Ole Olsen was the oldest son of Kristen and Stena Olsen, and was born at Lonstrup, Denmark, August 17, 1869. He came to America at the age of fifteen years, and worked at Nebraska City for about two years. After which he came to Hardy where he worked awhile, and also at different places in Kansas and Colorado.
On November 18, 1893, he was united in marriage to Lena Riber. They established their home on a farm south of Ruskin, Nebraska, where they were living at the time of his death, which occurred early Monday morning, December 16, 1929. He had suffered more or less from ill health for the last thirty years. His last illness, which lasted about three weeks, was complicated and ended with a paralytic stroke Sunday morning after which he never regained consciousness.
He had been a faithful member of the Danish Lutheran Bethany church for about thirty-five years. He had a deep interest in the advancement of the Kingdom of God and always rejoiced when ...
He was a devoted husband and father and had a sincere interest in the spiritual welfare of his family. As a Christian he leaves an indelible memory in the hearts of his family and many friends.
He is survived by his widow and seven children: Elmer of Mitchell, Nebr., Mrs. Mildred Simonson, Mrs. Myrtle West, Vincent, Sheldon, Helen and Grace, all of Ruskin. The oldest daughter Alice preceded him in death March 13, 1918 at the age of twenty years. Also surviving him are his father Kristen Olsen, four brothers: Martin, Peter, Chris and Hhorval, and two sisters, Mrs. John Benson and Mrs. A.C. Andersen.
Funeral services were held at the Danish Lutheran Bethany Church, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1929.
The Ruskin News December 1929
Submitted by Jean Jorgensen
The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, November 24, 1893; pg. 3
The County Judge issued marriage license on Saturday to Stanley M. Sutherland and Ethel Dunkle of Bostwick and also to Ole Nelson [Olsen] and Lena Reiber of Ruskin.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
On November 18, 1893, he was united in marriage to Lena Riber. They established their home on a farm south of Ruskin, Nebraska, where they were living at the time of his death, which occurred early Monday morning, December 16, 1929. He had suffered more or less from ill health for the last thirty years. His last illness, which lasted about three weeks, was complicated and ended with a paralytic stroke Sunday morning after which he never regained consciousness.
He had been a faithful member of the Danish Lutheran Bethany church for about thirty-five years. He had a deep interest in the advancement of the Kingdom of God and always rejoiced when ...
He was a devoted husband and father and had a sincere interest in the spiritual welfare of his family. As a Christian he leaves an indelible memory in the hearts of his family and many friends.
He is survived by his widow and seven children: Elmer of Mitchell, Nebr., Mrs. Mildred Simonson, Mrs. Myrtle West, Vincent, Sheldon, Helen and Grace, all of Ruskin. The oldest daughter Alice preceded him in death March 13, 1918 at the age of twenty years. Also surviving him are his father Kristen Olsen, four brothers: Martin, Peter, Chris and Hhorval, and two sisters, Mrs. John Benson and Mrs. A.C. Andersen.
Funeral services were held at the Danish Lutheran Bethany Church, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1929.
The Ruskin News December 1929
Submitted by Jean Jorgensen
The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, November 24, 1893; pg. 3
The County Judge issued marriage license on Saturday to Stanley M. Sutherland and Ethel Dunkle of Bostwick and also to Ole Nelson [Olsen] and Lena Reiber of Ruskin.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
Ole Olsen was the oldest son of Kristen and Stena Olsen, and was born at Lonstrup, Denmark, August 17, 1869. He came to America at the age of fifteen years, and worked at Nebraska City for about two years. After which he came to Hardy where he worked awhile, and also at different places in Kansas and Colorado.
On November 18, 1893, he was united in marriage to Lena Riber. They established their home on a farm south of Ruskin, Nebraska, where they were living at the time of his death, which occurred early Monday morning, December 16, 1929. He had suffered more or less from ill health for the last thirty years. His last illness, which lasted about three weeks, was complicated and ended with a paralytic stroke Sunday morning after which he never regained consciousness.
He had been a faithful member of the Danish Lutheran Bethany church for about thirty-five years. He had a deep interest in the advancement of the Kingdom of God and always rejoiced when ...
He was a devoted husband and father and had a sincere interest in the spiritual welfare of his family. As a Christian he leaves an indelible memory in the hearts of his family and many friends.
He is survived by his widow and seven children: Elmer of Mitchell, Nebr., Mrs. Mildred Simonson, Mrs. Myrtle West, Vincent, Sheldon, Helen and Grace, all of Ruskin. The oldest daughter Alice preceded him in death March 13, 1918 at the age of twenty years. Also surviving him are his father Kristen Olsen, four brothers: Martin, Peter, Chris and Hhorval, and two sisters, Mrs. John Benson and Mrs. A.C. Andersen.
Funeral services were held at the Danish Lutheran Bethany Church, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1929.
The Ruskin News December 1929
Submitted by Jean Jorgensen
The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, November 24, 1893; pg. 3
The County Judge issued marriage license on Saturday to Stanley M. Sutherland and Ethel Dunkle of Bostwick and also to Ole Nelson [Olsen] and Lena Reiber of Ruskin.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
On November 18, 1893, he was united in marriage to Lena Riber. They established their home on a farm south of Ruskin, Nebraska, where they were living at the time of his death, which occurred early Monday morning, December 16, 1929. He had suffered more or less from ill health for the last thirty years. His last illness, which lasted about three weeks, was complicated and ended with a paralytic stroke Sunday morning after which he never regained consciousness.
He had been a faithful member of the Danish Lutheran Bethany church for about thirty-five years. He had a deep interest in the advancement of the Kingdom of God and always rejoiced when ...
He was a devoted husband and father and had a sincere interest in the spiritual welfare of his family. As a Christian he leaves an indelible memory in the hearts of his family and many friends.
He is survived by his widow and seven children: Elmer of Mitchell, Nebr., Mrs. Mildred Simonson, Mrs. Myrtle West, Vincent, Sheldon, Helen and Grace, all of Ruskin. The oldest daughter Alice preceded him in death March 13, 1918 at the age of twenty years. Also surviving him are his father Kristen Olsen, four brothers: Martin, Peter, Chris and Hhorval, and two sisters, Mrs. John Benson and Mrs. A.C. Andersen.
Funeral services were held at the Danish Lutheran Bethany Church, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1929.
The Ruskin News December 1929
Submitted by Jean Jorgensen
The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, November 24, 1893; pg. 3
The County Judge issued marriage license on Saturday to Stanley M. Sutherland and Ethel Dunkle of Bostwick and also to Ole Nelson [Olsen] and Lena Reiber of Ruskin.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
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