Rites Tuesday For Oscar Gilbertson

Native of County Succumbs to Stomach Ailment October 11

Was Farmer And Business Man

Oscar Gilbertson, well and favorably known in this county, died in the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha following an operation for stomach trouble, last Saturday, October 11. He had been ailing for a long period of years and had been under the care of a physician most of the time.

Deceased was born in this county, in the Spiker neighborhood, on August 15, 1879, and his entire life had been spent here. On October 16, 1907, he was married to Miss Nellie Johnson, the ceremony being performed in Herman. They at once came to Blair where Oscar was engaged in the grocery business and here they continued to live until the store was traded for a farm.

The farm, located west of Blair, was their home for several years, but he returned to his old stand on North Walker Avenue where he continued in business until a few days ago, when the business was sold on account of his health.

To Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson three daughters were born, Mrs. Agnes Maher and Mrs. Dorothea Bednar of Blair, and Mrs. Jean Robertson of Shreveport, Louisiana. These with the widow survive him. Besides these, two brothers, Ed and Fred Gilbertson of Blair, and four sisters, Mrs. John Trainor of Cairo, West Virginia; Mrs. H. B. Marshall of Burnsville, West Virginia; Mrs. Charles Daffer of Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, and Mrs. Guy Cook of Blair, also survive.

In the death of Oscar Gilbertson, Blair loses a witness who has lived for years in our midst and who has made for himself a reputation for honesty and fair dealing that should be the envy of all. Always cheerful, always with a good word for everyone, he numbered his friends by his large circle of acquaintances. He made no pretentions but his life spoke volumes and should be an example for all.

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OSCAR GILBERTSON SUCCUMBS AT 62; FUNERAL TUESDAY

BLAIRITE DIED SATURDAY; HAD RETIRED FROM BUSINESS TWO WEEKS AGO

Seriously ill for some time, Oscar Gilbertson, 62, for many years a Blair grocer, died late Saturday morning at Clarkson hospital in Omaha following a major operation. He had recently been confined to the hospital for several weeks but had been able to come home for about three weeks before undergoing the operation.

Mr. Gilbertson only two weeks ago sold the Gilbertson store, which he had operated for many years.

Funeral services, with arrangements in charge of the Campbell mortuary, were held at First Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the church nearly filled by friends from Blair and all parts of the county. Pallbearers were Karl Christensen, Alfred O. Sick, A. C. Debel, Harry Blaco, Henry Jensen and Ed Wolff. Interment followed in Blair cemetery.

NATIVE COUNTIAN

Native and lifetime resident of Washington county, Mr. Gilbertson was born August 15, 1879 in the Spiker community, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gilbertson. He had spent his entire life either farming or in business in Blair.

Mr. Gilbertson and Miss Nellie Johnson of Herman were married October 16, 1907.

Surviving Mr. Gilbertson are his wife, Nellie; three daughters, Mrs. James Maher (Agnes) and Mrs. Stanley Bednar (Dorothea), both of Blair, and Mrs. B. G. Robertson (Jean) of Shreveport, Louisiana. There are six grandchildren, Sharon and Michael Maher, Kay, John and Jean Bednar and Tommy Robertson.

Other survivors include two brothers, Ed and Fred Gilbertson, both of Blair; and four sisters, Mrs. John Trainor of Cairo, West Virginia, Mrs. H. B. Marshall of Burnsville, West Virginia, Mrs. Charles Daffer of Pleasant Dale, Nebraska and Mrs. Guy Cook of Blair. A brother was George Gilbertson, preceding him in death.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~ FindaGrave #113237400