Carl Brakke was born in Watonwan County, Minnesota, on April 29, 1866, the son of Ole and Margit (Kjelson) Brakke He came with his widowed mother, three brothers and three sisters, to Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, when a small boy, and lived on a farm near Clarkfield. He was confirmed by Rev. Lokensgaard in Bergen Church. While still a boy of 14 years, he left home to work on the railroad in many parts of our country. After several years he returned home and homesteaded a farm in Swede Prairie Township. To this farm he brought his bride, Inger Berkvam, to whom he was married on February 16, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Brakke observed their golden wedding on February 16, 1942, with a small gathering of relatives and friends as his wife had been in poor health for a few years. She passed away on August 27, 1942. Since that time he has spent most of his time with his son and daughter. He was able to be about and liked to talk of the good old times, especially to the great grandchildren. He had been at the Tracy Rest Home since November 1, 1955, where he passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, December 17, 1955, at the age of 89 years and eight months. He is survived by his daughter, Maye (Mrs. Herbert Wilson), son, Oscar, of Albee, South Dakota; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. IN MEMORY OF CARL BRAKKE April 29, 1866 ~ December 17, 1955 Funeral Services Wednesday, December 21, 1955 Hazel Run Lutheran Church, Hazel Run, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. A.N. Olson Organist, Mrs. Olson Vocal Soloist, Mrs. Arden Lynne "Near To the Heart of God" "Savior Hear Us" Casket Bearers (grandsons) Herbert Wilson ~ Curtis Wilson Donald Wilson ~ Leslie Wilson Ellis Brakke ~ Charles Brakke Final Resting Place Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota