Thorvald Martin Moen was born in Eidesberg, Norway, August 13, 1866, and confirmed October 9, 1831. He was a graduate of the State Agricultural College "Kalnaes Lanbrugskolen" in the class of 1886. In 1889 he immigrated to America and came directly to Clarkfield where his aunt, Mrs. Gunhild Dahl resided. He was married to Miss Helene Emily Monson in 1897. To this marriage were born three children, namely, Myrtle (Mrs. Jergon Maursetter), Olymphia (Mrs. Ralph Boss), and Elaster Moen. After her death in March, 1907, he was again married to Miss Caroline Rexstad, in 1909. To this union, Eleanor (Mrs. R.E. Maursetter) was born. Mr. Moen clerked in Monson's Store, also bought cattle for a while. He lived in Marshall County long enough to entitle him to a land claim of 160 acres. He has however resided at the present home where he was engaged in farming, since about 1902. Mr. Moen has enjoyed unusually good health most of his life. After two weeks of illness, he passed away at his home August 13, 1956, on his 90th birthday. Mr. Moen was an active member of the Clarkfield Lutheran Church and has served his church in the Sunday School, the choir and was an usher for many years besides other offices. Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife, Emily, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; his four children; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; Blessed be the Name of the Lord." IN MEMORY OF THORVALD M. MOEN August 13, 1886 ~ August 13, 1956 Funeral Services Thursday, August 16, 1956, 1:30 p. m., From the Home 2:00 p. m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. P. L. Mork Organist, Mrs. A. H. Arneson Vocal Solo, Mrs. P. L. Mork "Den Store Hvide Flok" "In Heavenly Love Abiding" Pallbearers I. F. Fagerlie ~ James E. Paulsen Ingval Lynner ~ Waldemar Hauge Elmer Melbostad ~ Harold Smith Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota