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Ole Jacobson JERDEE Newspaper: New Hampton Newspaper Date: September 1929 OLE JERDEE KILLED IN EXPLOSION SAT. Deceased Was Born in Jacksonville Township 49 Years Ago A distressing accident, which took the life of Ole JERDEE, occurred Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr JERDEE, with his two sons, George and Joseph, were blasting rocks in a small corn field near the house on their farm, ten miles northeast of New Hampton. Mr JERDEE, in lighting the 18-inch fuse, which is supposed to take three minutes to burn, thought he had ample time to light the fuse and get back out of the way. For some unknown reason this particular fuse was defective and exploded at once, causing Mr JERDEE to be thrown about thirty feet. Mr JERDEE was a man of experience at this work and he always stated that if a fuse did not fire in the given time, it was not safe to go near it for twenty-four hours. Mr JERDEE was born on a farm in Jacksonville Township on January 31, 1880, the son of Jacob and Guri JERDEE. On April 5, 1905 he was married to Bertha OTTESON and eight children were born to them. One son, Carl Joseph, preceded him in death. The others are: Claretta, Viola, Joseph, Gladys, George, Marian and Hazel, all of whom are at home. He is also survived by his wife and one brother, John JERDEE. He was a successful farmer and in the community where he lived his opinion was highly valued and he did all in his power to aid friend and neighbor. He was a trustee of the Crane Creek Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held Monday at the above church and Rev H.M. FINSTAD conducted the services. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. On the day of the funeral, before the body was taken to the church, a mixed quartet sang several selections. At the church, a double choir of both congregations sang and a chorus of male voices sang at the grave. In memory of Ole JERDEE gifts were made to missions by John Jacob and Tom JERDEE. Also by E.S. WENESS, Mrs E.A. HOFFLAND, Mrs A. AMBLE, Melvin and Caroline FARDAHL and J.J. FARDAHL. Mr JERDEE was a staunch Christian and adhered strictly to the teachings of his church. Honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellowmen, he was honored and respected by all who knew him. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, children and other relatives and friends who mourn his loss. Contributed By: James H. JOHNSON Email: jimjoyce1@juno.com |