Christopher Poulsen died at his home in this city at about 6 o’clock last Sunday evening, July 10th, 1921, of diabetes, from which he had been a sufferer for the past four years. He had been able to be up and about until about a month ago. He was 76 years of age last Friday, July 8th, and was too old to battle longer with this disease. The funeral was held at the Danish church at 2 o’clock this afternoon, Rev. A. M. Anderson conducting the English service and Rev. I. M. Hansen spoke in Danish. Deceased was born in Ostersnede Sogn, Denmark, July 8th 1845. In May, 1868 he was married to Miss Frederikke Sophia Antonsen. To that union four sons and four daughters were born. In the fall of 1884 the family came to this country. Mr. Poulsen had a brother at Wall Lake, Ia., and he settled there, remaining but about six months, coming to Blair in the spring of 1885. In 1888 he rented a farm and began farming. The next year he bought 40 acres and later sold that and bought a larger farm, which was his home for many years. They moved to Blair and Mrs. Poulsen died in 1907. The winter of 1908 Mr. Poulsen spent in his mother country and in January, 1909 he married Miss Laurine Maria Jensen, who now survives him with all the children, 44 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. The children are Mrs. H. P. Nielsen, of Heron Lake, Minn., Anton, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., Christian, Mrs. K. P. Hundahl and Mrs. M. P. Hansen, Martin and Poul Poulsen all of this city, and Mrs. John Hatting, of Minneapolis, Minn. Also two brothers and one sister. All the children and many of the grandchildren were present at the funeral services. During his long illness he was tenderly cared for by his devoted wife, relatives and friends, who now have the sincere sympathy of all.

Tribune 14 July 1921

Christopher Poulsen Passes Away At His Home In Blair

Christopher Poulsen, who died at his home here in Blair last Sunday evening, was born in Ostersnede, Sogon, Denmark, July 8 1845, where he also was united with the Lutheran church.

In May, 1868, he married Miss Frederikke Sophia Antonsen. To that union were born four sons and four daughters – all born in Denmark.

In the fall of 1884 the family emigrated to the United States. Mr. Poulsen had a brother at Wall Lake, Iowa, and there the family remained about six months; but in the early spring of 1885 they moved to Blair, living here until 1888, when he rented a farm and went to farming. Mr. Poulsen worked as a section hand on the railroad. Next year he bought a forty acre farm and later he sold that and bought a larger one. Hard work, saving and good luck contributed to make him prosperous.

Shortly after the family had come to Blair hey joined the Lutheran church here, of which church the deceased was a steady member.

In 1907 Mrs. Paulsen died. In the winter of 1908 Mr. Poulsen made a visit to the mother country, and in January, 1909, he married Miss Laurine Marie Jensen.

The departed friend leaves behind to mourn him, besides his widow, all his children: Mrs. H. P. Nielsen, Heron Lake, Minn.; Anton, Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Christian, Blair; Mrs. K. P. Hundahl, Blair; Mrs. M. P. Hansen, Blair; Martin and Paul, both of Blair; and Mrs. John Hatting, of Minneapolis, Minn.; 44 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, and two brothers in America; Peder at Ames, Iowa, and George at Thermopolis, Wyo., and one sister in Denmark. All of the children and several of the grandchildren were present at the funeral.

About four years ago Mr. Poulsen’s health began failing, and it was soon decided that he suffered from diabetes. He recovered somewhat from the first attack but never got well. Until about a month before he died he was able to be up and around, but after that time, and especially the last week, he sank very fast until he expired last Sunday night. During his illness he was very tenderly cared for by his devoted wife, relatives and friends.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. M. Anderson and Rev. J. M. Nelson officiating.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~