Peter B. Helsom died Friday, Nov. 19, at 9:20 o'clock, of pneumonia, at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 17 days.
He was born in Stranden, Norway, Dec. 2, 1828. He came direct to Dunn County with his family June 14, 1873, and has lived continiously in this county with the exception of fourteen years when he lived in Tacoma, Wash.
His wife, Marie Helsom, died 10 years ago. Five children were born, three sons, Robert O. Helsom of Kalispell, Mont.; Andrew and Peter of Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Dahl and Nickolena who are deceased. One brother, the Rev. C.J. Helsom, resides in Chicago.
He was a carpenter by trade and also worked for the Knapp, Stout and Co. company before he went to Washington.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 22nd, at 2 o'clock, from Our Saviours Lutheran church, Rev. E.C. Haavik officiating. Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.