OBITUARY: Gjert Knudson Paulson, 1850-1940, Mitchell County, Iowa



                         Gjert Knudson Paulson

Gjert K. Paulson, son of Knut and Herborg Paulson, was born at Ulvik
Hardanger, Norway on October 20, 1850.  In the spring of 1876, he came
with his parents to America and located in Rock Township, Mitchell County,
Iowa.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of his native
place and since coming to this country has always been an active member
of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church.

Mr. Paulson entered into his first marriage with Randi P. Framstad of
this community on December 15, 1875.  In this marriage the following
children were born: Knut, of Driscol, ND; Mrs. David (Anna) Gates of
North Regina, Canada; and Mrs. Henry (Hermina) Espseth, of Wild Rose,
ND.  His first wife preceded him in death on May 28, 1891.

On November 17, 1892 Mr. Paulson entered into his second marriage with
Anna Thompson Dardahl.  In this marriage five children, three sons and
two daughters, were born.  These children survive him: Thomas and Herman,
both at home; Gust, of Rock Township; Mrs. Herbert (Birdie) Huebner and
Mrs. Clifford (Alma) Gast, both of this vicinity.  His second wife
preceded him in death on May 11, 1933.

Besides the above children a brother, Christopher Paulson, of Lake Mills,
Iowa, and twenty-seven grandchildren survive.

During the last seven years the health of the departed brother has gradually
been failing and on account of his crippled condition he has been confined
to his home.  He became seriously ill about a week ago and heart failure,
together with the usual infirmities of old age, terminated his temporal
life on May 13, 1940.

Funeral services were conducted in the home at 1:00 p.m. and at the
Rock Creek Lutheran Church at 2:00 on May 18, 1940.  The Rev. O.C. Myhre
conducted services and interment was in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.



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