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Donald Elwin Edmundson

1929 - 1949

 

Donald Edmundson Dies in Mason City

Hayfield - Donald Elwin Edmundson, 20, formerly of this community, died in a Mason City hospital last Saturday afternoon after a two weeks illness.

Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran church, Mason City, Tuesday. The Rev. C. A. Hinz, pastor of the church, was in charge. Mrs. William Calkins sang the hymns, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "What a Friend We have in Jesus" accompanied at the organ by Mrs. C. A. Hinz.

Pallbearers were George Gelner, Norman Ruehlow, Edward Harboson, Everett Barkhurst, Robert Wolfe and Clarence Schellsmidt. The body was laid to rest in Concord cemetery, Garner.

Prior to his death, Mr. Edmundson had submitted to a major operation. He was recovering until complications developed.

He was born at Clear Lake April 8, 1929, the son of the late M. M. Edmundson and of Mrs. Martin Boehnke, now of Mason City. Shortly afterward the family moved to Hayfield, where they lived until 1940. They later moved to Mason City.

The deceased attended school at Hayfield and Mason City. He was confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran church, Mason City, in April of 1947.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May, 1947, and served 18 months with Guard Co. G.H.Q. in Japan. He was discharged early this year and had been clerking in a store since that time.

Preceding him in death were his father, one sister and one brother. He is survived by his mother, three sisters - Mrs. Owen Taylor of Hayfield, Mrs. Max Howick of Ft. Dodge and Mrs. Edward Jackson of Mason City; and five brothers - Beldon, Merle, Jimmie, Bobby and Darlye - all of Mason City.


source: Garner Leader & Signal, 9 Nov 1949, page 1, column 6