# 1 - - Pilot, December 26, 1928

The community was shocked to learn of the death of one of its oldest residents, Peter Christensen, which occurred Sunday morning, December 23. He had been ailing for a few days owing to having an attack of the flu, but was that morning feeling some better. He had gone out to feed his chickens that morning when he fell. R. H. Rasmussen, a neighbor, seeing him, ran to help but death had claimed its victim. Mr. Christensen expired instantly. He is survived by two sons, Charles and John, who both reside in the west. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet, waiting for the arrival of the sons for plans.

# 2 - - Pilot, January 2, 1929

The funeral of Peter C. Christensen, whose death we mentioned in last week’s columns, was held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. P.H. Petersen officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. L.V. Ackerman, Mrs. C.E. Johnson, C.R. Gday and Fred Robertson, with Mrs. Peterson as musician. The body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Blair Cemetery.

Mr. Christensen was born in Norre Nehel, Juttland, Denmark, May 1, 1843, and passed away at his home in Herman December 23, 1928, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 22 days. He came to America in 1867, first locating in Wisconsin where he remained for about a year. He next came to Omaha but shortly left there for Laramie, Wyoming, where he was in the employ of the Union Pacific Railway Company. He returned to Omaha in 1873 where he married Miss Kristine Madsen. Mr. and Mrs. Christensen moved to a farm four miles west of Herman where they resided until 1894. They then sold their farm and came to town where they purchased their home in which they lived until death claimed them. Mrs. Christensen passed away February 24, 1927.

He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Charles P., of Landen, Calif., and John H. of Oregon; a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Christensen was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

#3 - - -3 Jan., 1929 - The Tribune

COUNTY PIONEER DIES

Peter C. Christensen Dies at Herman of Heart Trouble.

Peter C. Christensen, a resident of Herman and vicinity for fifty five years, died of heart failure at his home on December 23rd at the age of 85 years. Funeral services were held from the Herman Baptist church last Friday afternoon after which burial was made in the Blair cemetery.

The deceased was born at Norre-Nebel, Jutland, Denmark May 1, 1843 and in 1868 he came to America, first locating in Wisconsin where he stayed about a year. He later came to Omaha and went to Laramie, Wyo. where he entered the employ of the Union Pacific railroad for some time. In 1873 he returned to Omaha and was married to Kristine Madsen.

Mr. and Mrs. Christensen came to Washington county, and bought a farm four miles west of Herman where they lived until 1894 when they purchased a home in Herman and moved to that village. Mrs. Christensen passed away in February, 1927. Surviving are two sons, Charles P., who is engaged in the lumber business at Linden, California and John H. of Ashland, Oregon.

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Christensen, Peter C.

Published in Tribune on 3 January 1929

Peter C. Christensen, who died Sunday, December 23, of heart failure, was kept until Friday, December 28, awaiting the arrival of his two sons. The funeral was held at the Baptist church and burial made in the Blair cemetery. Mr. Christensen was born in Norre-Nebel, Juttland, Denmark, May 1, 1843, and came to America in 1867. He was married to Miss Kritine Madsen in 1873. Two sons were born to them, Charles P., of Linden, California, and John H., of Oregon. The wife died February 24, 1927.

John H. Christensen has been visiting friends and relatives in this community the past week, having been called here by the sudden death of his father, P.C. Christensen, who died in Herman December 23. Mr. Christensen and his wife are now located at Ashland, Oregon, and he states that they like their new location fine.

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

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