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Pvt Emil Arthur Nelson

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Pvt Emil Arthur Nelson Veteran

Birth
Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA
Death
11 Aug 1927 (aged 28)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
S-46-15-6
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EMIL NELSON
(1899 - 1927)

IS STRICKEN AT CHICAGO, DIES IN HOSPITAL
Emil Nelson, Sr., World War Vet., Fails to Rally Following Appendicitis Operation


Failing to rally after undergoing an operation for appendicitis three weeks ago, Emil Nelson, Sr., of this city, died in the Augustana hospital at Chicago yesterday morning. Mr. Nelson was second officer aboard the Goodrich steamship Roosevelt, and was stricken on board, in Chicago, three weeks ago. He was removed to the Augustana hospital where an operation was performed and where he hovered between life and death for two weeks, finally succumbing to the effects yesterday morning.

Funeral Tomorrow
The body arrived here last night and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the home at 1315 Division street, with the Odd Fellows of which organization he was a member, in charge. Burial will take place at Evergreen.

The deceased was a world war veteran, seeing action with the American Aviation Corps in France for 18 months. He was also a member of the American Legion and arrangements are being completed whereby the local Guy Drews post will attend the funeral services.

Leaves Parents, Wife and Son
Mr. Nelson was born in Manistique, Mich., and made his home there until five years ago, coming to this city where he claimed Miss Martha Gleixner for his bride.

Deceased was 29 years of age and is survived by his wife, one son, Emil, Jr., aged 3, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Nelson of Manistique, a brother, Carl, and three sisters, the Misses Habe, Esther and Rene.

Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., August 12, 1927 P. 2

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Emil Arthur Nelson
▪ buried 8-13-1927
▪ age 29 years
▪ cause: appendicitis gangrenous
▪ buried on Mrs. Martha Nelson lot

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EMIL NELSON
(1899 - 1927)

IS STRICKEN AT CHICAGO, DIES IN HOSPITAL
Emil Nelson, Sr., World War Vet., Fails to Rally Following Appendicitis Operation


Failing to rally after undergoing an operation for appendicitis three weeks ago, Emil Nelson, Sr., of this city, died in the Augustana hospital at Chicago yesterday morning. Mr. Nelson was second officer aboard the Goodrich steamship Roosevelt, and was stricken on board, in Chicago, three weeks ago. He was removed to the Augustana hospital where an operation was performed and where he hovered between life and death for two weeks, finally succumbing to the effects yesterday morning.

Funeral Tomorrow
The body arrived here last night and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the home at 1315 Division street, with the Odd Fellows of which organization he was a member, in charge. Burial will take place at Evergreen.

The deceased was a world war veteran, seeing action with the American Aviation Corps in France for 18 months. He was also a member of the American Legion and arrangements are being completed whereby the local Guy Drews post will attend the funeral services.

Leaves Parents, Wife and Son
Mr. Nelson was born in Manistique, Mich., and made his home there until five years ago, coming to this city where he claimed Miss Martha Gleixner for his bride.

Deceased was 29 years of age and is survived by his wife, one son, Emil, Jr., aged 3, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Nelson of Manistique, a brother, Carl, and three sisters, the Misses Habe, Esther and Rene.

Manitowoc Herald News, Wis., August 12, 1927 P. 2

★☆♥══════════════♥★♥══════════════♥☆★

Emil Arthur Nelson
▪ buried 8-13-1927
▪ age 29 years
▪ cause: appendicitis gangrenous
▪ buried on Mrs. Martha Nelson lot

★☆♥══════════════♥★♥══════════════♥☆★

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