Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-09
OBITUARY
THE LATE JOSEPH oMJNDsoN

THE LATE JOSEPH OMUNDsON
The funeral of the late Joseph Omundson
was conducted from his longtime family home
on Friday afternoon. when there assembled a
company of relatives and friends that filled
the house. Services were conducted by his
pastor, Rev. +. A. Stephens, who spoke in
most feeling terms of the high character and
exemplary life of deceased. expressing the firm
conviction that life so good and so just would
be perpetuated in the unendng hereafter.
The ladies quartet, Mesdames Nye. Lindemann,
Minshall and Wolfgram rendered touching Sc
lections- The remains were taken by train 70
Coon Prairie cemetery. where they were laid TO
rest beside those df little daughter. who pass
ed on thirty-two years ago. The pail bearers
were Messrs- E. $. Goodell. Thes. Ellefson, /.
5. Hamilton. DIR. Suttle, T. o. Mork and o. G.
MunsOn. The floral offerings were Of rare
beauty and design.
Joseph Omundson was native of Norway
born March IS. 1850, coming to Wisconsin
fifty years ago. In his native land rs boy,
he became salesman. For two years after
coming here he eierked at Springville, then
farmed three years. Forty years ago he em-
barked in the general mercantile business,
continuing till the sunset of life. being one of
few in trade who were here when he establish
ed. In 1874 he was united in marriage with
Miss Ellen c. Stevens of Round Prairie. Four
children were the fruits of the happy union
Tilds. Olga Bennett; Stella, who died in child
hood. and Otto S. Mr. 0mundsou united with
the Congregational church in his city in 1895.
Fer thirty-four years the writer had known
Dor, friend and associate. christian gentle
mana man who lived and died without an
enemy. Thus would l briefly characterize that
good man. Joseph 0mundson. whose mortal
existence has just ended Some men are so
good that their goodness is oppressive. others
wear their virtues as mantle. but with this
man the qualities Of goodness, gentiality and
maniiness beautifully blended that he
became a conEenial associate for the most re-
/ fined. while nj the same time he was essentially
mans man, developing these greces and
wearing them in his everyday life. Although
gentle of demeanOr, modest and retiring in all
Of his actions, he placed high estimate upon
/ the friendship and companionshp of strong,
rugged men. Nature moulded Joseph Omund-
not in the scheme of things that he should be-
come great leader of men, nevertheless, he
filled his niche and accomplished his task. He
left the world better than he found IL, he gave
1 the best he possessed and neither asked nor cx-
pected reward; he gained the love of little
children, and the respect of intelligent men
I and women. He never entertained n mean
or selfish thought. Malice, hatred aud all the
/ baser motives that stir mems hearts were for
eign to him. Through the soul of meekness
/ he established for himself a strict code of life,
based upon the highest principles. and by this
| rule of conduct he directed his course. nor
! could any influence sweTve him from it. In
! the circles and haunts that have known his
presence, but will know IL more. will be
less CHEEKY and bright. and in the days TO
4 come his memory will be a cherished heritage
| among men who were privileged to know and
value this good man as have known him at
| his true worth.
Joseph 0mundson was a noble type of fam
lily man, husband and father cherished FOR
his love of home and dear In the church
he had assumed willingly burdens and missions
that tested his religious devotion. He had I'LL
ed stations Of responsibility and trust in the
COMMUNICATIONS and city assessor, and
in the state service for twcnty-odd years, ill
his passing, was r conscientious oil Inspector
Duty and strictest honesty ever his guides
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