Alden Oliver Wilson was born July 23, 1897, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, the son of Hans G. and Elsie (Sorenson) Wilson. He was baptized by Rev. Halvor Fjelstad and confirmed by Rev. John J. Salhus on June 2, 1912, at the Bergen Lutheran Church, where he was a lifetime member. He was united in marriage to Alice Anderson of Clarkfield on June 25, 1921. To this union one son, Woodrow, and one daughter, Jean, were born. Mrs. Wilson passed away in 1929. He was a lifelong member of the Clarkfield community where he received his early education in District No. 26 in Lisbon Township. In 1913 he attended Willmar Seminary and later attended Dunwoody Institute. He received his Master Electrician's license in 1948 and has been a member of the Minnesota Electrical Association since that time. He practiced at this profession, until his retirement in 1961. He was a veteran of World War I and World War II. His parents and wife preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Woodrow of rural Clarkfield; one daughter, Jean Beeman, of Montevideo, three brothers: Gerhard of Hazel Run, Selmer and Henry of Clarkfield; five grandchildren and five nieces. IN MEMORY OF A. O. WILSON July 23, 1897 ~ July 18, 1964 Funeral Services Tuesday, July 21, 1964, 2:00 p.m. Bergen Lutheran Church, Stony Run Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. E. T. Fyrand Organist, Mrs. Clarence Rosetter Vocal Duets Pastor and Mrs. E. T. Fyrand Mrs. Myron Friberg and Mrs. Johnie Sturgeon, Jr. Casket Bearers Orton Berkvam ~ Darrell Swam Oscar Twedt ~ Kenneth Wilson Conrad Haugen ~ Ingmar Molde Final Resting Place Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota