OBITUARY: Olaus George Moe, 1870-1943, Mitchell County, Iowa




                         Olaus George Moe
                                         
Olaus George Moe, 73, died at his home southwest of Osage, Tuesday
April 20, at 4:30.  He had been in poor health a long time, but was
bedridden only the last week, however he had been blind for several
months.

George Moe, the son of Ole Olsen Christiansmoen and Guri Olsdatter
Maafaa Grov Moe, was born January 19, 1870 in Mitchell County, Iowa
in the Rock Creek community, and where he and his family have resided
ever since.

He was baptized and confirmed at Rock Creek Lutheran church, where he
was a life-long member.

On October 6, 1895 he married Olava Finsand, and to this union five
children were born, all of who survive.

Mr. Moe was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Mrs.
Gunhild Field, Oline (Lena), Karine (Kari), and Mrs. Marie Oppedal;
and three brothers: Ole, Gulbrand (Gilbert), and Martin.

Surviving relatives include his widow and children: Olvin and Mrs.
Herbert (Alice) Norby of this community and Mabel, Clarence, and
Edward, all at home.  Three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow, Friday afternoon
at 1:30 and at the Rock Creek Lutheran church at 2:00.  Officiating
will be the Rev. O.C. Myhre and burial will be in the Rock Creek
cemetery.



       Copyright 2004, Steve Norby