Monona County IA Archives Obituaries.....Christensen, Hans N. March 22, 193-
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H. N. Christensen Called by Death

	Hans N. Christensen was born at Laurop, Denmark, July 14, 1864.  Died 
at his home in Soldier, March 22, 1930, after an illness of six weeks with 
heart complications, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 8 days.  He was 
baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Denmark.  Was married to Miss 
Anna M. Jensen in Monona County, Iowa, February 7, 1891.  To this union was 
born 5 children, one of whom Nels J. died April 14, 1922 from effects of being 
gassed in the World War.  The widow, Mrs. Anna Christensen and following 
children survive:  Anton of Ames, Iowa, Mrs. Mark Dorothy and Mrs. Wayne Groom 
of Ute, Iowa and Irene of Soldier.
	Mrs. Christensen was a pioneer of this county settling in Jordan 
Township 29 years ago where he farmed until he moved to Soldier in 1908 to 
enter the hardware business.
	Mr. Christensen retired from active business in 1915 having sold his 
interest to his son Anton.  Since that time he has been very active in 
municipal affairs, being Mayor of Soldier the past 4 years and until the time 
of his death.  Much credit for the municipal improvements of the town is due 
to his untiring efforts and keen business judgment.
	Mrs. Christensen has served as a stockholder, director and past 10 
years as vice-president of the Soldier Valley Savings Bank, being a charter 
member of the bank at its inception in 1906.  His splendid counsel as a member 
of the advisory Board of Directors was always welcome and will be sorely 
missed.
	He was a member of the Soldier Lutheran church of Soldier and a member 
of the Danish Brotherhood.
	May his soul rest in peace.
	Funeral services were held at the church in Soldier Monday afternoon.  
Rev. Hoifjeld conducting the services.  The remains were laid to rest in the 
Jordan cemetery.  All business places closed for the funeral services.  Among 
the floral offerings was a large wreath from the business men of Soldier.
	The pall bearers were J. C. Johnson, John Tromstrom, N. P. Anderson, 
Marius Anderson, E. G. Jones and Ole G. Norby.
	The funeral was one of the largest ever held from the Soldier church.  
An exceptionally large number of old friends attending from the vicinity of 
his old home in Jordan Township.


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