March 29, 1934

Swaburg Pioneer Called by Death

Peter Jacob Andersen, pioneer resident of Uehling, passed away at his home there on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Andersen suffered a stroke several years ago which left him a semi-invalid and since last fall had been confined to his bed most of the time. He also suffered from dropsy.

The deceased was born in Denmark on November 17, 1855, and emigrated to the United States in 1878, coming first to Fremont. For a few years he worked as a farm hand in the Argo vicinity. Following his marriage to Miss Karen Hansen at Admah on Mar. 2, 1883, they established a home in that vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Andersen observed their golden wedding anniversary last year. Nine years ago they retired from the farm and have since resided in Uehling.

Mr. Andersen was a gentleman of the finest character. He was a devout Christian and active in the work of his church. With the disbanding of the Danish Lutheran congregation at Admah, he and his family united with the Elim Congregation at Swaburg, where he was a faithful and regular attendant until his health failed.

Besides the wife, one son and four daughters remain to mourn the passing of a devoted father. The children are Mrs. Louis Petersen (Marie) of near Herman, Mrs. Dena McBroom of Swaburg, Alfred and Mrs. Arthur Lueninghoener (Emma) of Admah and Mrs. Herman Jacobsen (Anna) of Argo. Fourteen grandchildren and four great- grandchildren, three brothers, and one sister also survive. One child died in infancy and one son, Walter, passed away in 1921, following an illness contracted when serving in the World War.

The funeral was solemnized Saturday afternoon, with a prayer service at the late home and the formal service at the Elim Lutheran church, his pastor, Rev. Arnold Thoren, officiating. Miss Helen Monson presided at the organ and was accompanist for the male quartet in several song numbers. The beautiful floral tribute and the large attendance bespoke the love and esteem in which the departed venerable pioneer was held. Burial was made in the family lot in the Danish cemetery at Admah. Relatives of the deceased acted as pall bearers.

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

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