SVEINUNG DRANGSTVEIT
Sveinung Drangstveit, 87, pioneer settler of Blair vicinity passed away at the home of his son, Theodore on Saturday, November 15, 1941. Sveinung Aanundson Drangstveit, son of Aanund and Gro Drangstveit, was born April 6, 1855 in Kvitseid, Morgedal, Telemarken, Norway. He was baptized and confirmed in Brunkeberg, Kviteseid Norway. At the age of 21 he emigrated to America and came to Blair where he later made his home. He was united in marriage on October 23, 1885 to Ingeborg Evenson, daughter of Even and Birgit Olson of Tamarack Coulee near Arcadia. Ten children were born to this union, of whom four died in infancy. He is survived by his wife and six children: Edwin of Westby, Mont.; Albert of Minneapolis; Theodore of Blair; Clara of Hollywood, California; and Gertie and Bernette of Minneapolis. Nine grandchildren also survive. All his brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was very patient in his suffering with rheumatism for nearly 50 years and passed away November 15th at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 9 days. He had been bed-ridden for about two years and was tenderly cared for at the home of his son, Theodore, residing near Blair. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Trempealeau Valley church by the Rev. A.J. Bringle. Pall bearers were: Guy Shephard, Ole Sylfest, Andrew Nelson, Charles Shelley, Emil Hanson and Theodore Aanundson. Flower girls were granddaughters: Mrs. James Sage and Lois Drangstveit.
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