1930 US Federal Census. 1930; Census Place: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0020.

Name: Ole Evensen

Birth Year: abt 1862

Gender: Male

Race: White

Birthplace: Norway

Marital Status: Married

Relation to Head of House: Head

Home in 1930: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota, USA

Map of Home: View Map

House Number: Apr 7

Dwelling Number: 33

Family Number: 33

Home Owned or Rented: Owned

Radio Set: Yes

Lives on Farm: Yes

Age at First Marriage: 33

Attended School: No

Able to Read and Write: Yes

Father's Birthplace: Norway

Mother's Birthplace: Norway

Language Spoken: Norwegian

Immigration Year: 1884

Naturalization: Naturalized

Able to Speak English: Yes

Occupation: Farm Manager

Industry: general farm

Class of Worker: Employer

Employment: Yes

Household Members: Name Age

Ole Evensen68

Petra M Evensen51

Edward T Evensen26

Ellen I Evensen18

Oniel E Evensen16

Arnold A Evensen10

Marvin L Evensen8

Mildred L Evensen8

Source Citation

Year: 1930; Census Place: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0020

Source Information

Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.

1940 United States Federal Census. 1940; Census Place: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03866; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-20.

Name: Ole Evenson

Respondent: Yes

Age: 78

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862

Gender: Male

Race: White

Birthplace: Norway

Marital Status: Married

Relation to Head of House: Head

Home in 1940: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota

Map of Home in 1940: View Map

Farm: YES

Inferred Residence in 1935: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota

Residence in 1935: Same House

Citizenship: Naturalized

Sheet Number: 3B

Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 58

Occupation: Farmer

House Owned or Rented: Owned

Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1500

Attended School or College: No

Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade

Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30

Class of Worker: Working on own account

Weeks Worked in 1939: 40

Income: 0

Income Other Sources: Yes

Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age

Ole Evenson78

Petra M Evenson61

Emil E Evenson26

Marvin L Evenson18

Source Citation

Year: 1940; Census Place: Lien, Roberts, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03866; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 55-20

Source Information

Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Obituary. Sisseton Courier November 7, 2006.

Marvin L. Evenson, 84, New Effington, SD, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006, at a Sisseton, SD, hospital. 

Funeral services were Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church in LaMars, ND, with Rev. Fern Bailey and Rev. Peder Anderson officiating. Music was provided by organist Nancy Jastram and soloist Rick Snyder. Burial was in the Brandvold Cemetery, rural Victor, SD. Casket bearers were Michael G. Evenson, Larry M. Evenson, Alfred Braun, Gregory T. Evenson, Daniel M. Evenson, and James M. Evenson.

Visitation was Wednesday, November 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service and Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. at the Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt, SD. Memorials may be directed to the Bethany United Methodist Church or the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Marvin Leroy Evenson, the youngest son of Ole and Petra (Erlandson) Evenson, was born December 14, 1921, on the family farmstead which Ole and Petra homesteaded in Lien Township, Roberts County, SD, in 1893. Marvin along with his twin sister Mildred, grew up in the rural setting of northeastern South Dakota. Marvin was united in marriage to Veronica Illies in 1944. Marvin and Veronica had three children from this union. Marvin attended New Effington school and later ran the family farm for Ole and Petra until 1946. He then owned and operated a Farmer's Union Co-op service station in New Effington from 1946 until 1948. Marvin and his family then moved to Longview, WA, and he worked with his brother Arnie for The Oregonian newspaper. 

Marvin returned to the local tri-state area in 1950 and purchased a farm in Wilkin County, Minnesota. He operated that farm until 1963. Marvin then traveled to California and eventually worked for the Long Beach Naval Shipyard as an electrician from 1967 until 1986. Upon retirement from the shipyard, he had a small painting business for a few years in Southern California. Marvin then decided to retire again and returned to New Effington, SD, in 1989 where he lived until his death. His loving children cared for him and were at his side when he passed at 2:00 p.m., on October 29, 2006. Marvin was a long standing member of the Masons, Shriners, and Eastern Star Organizations. He was a past Master and a 32nd Degree Mason. He maintained his membership in the Fairmount Tri-State Lodge 37, Fairmount, ND, EL Bekal Shriners of Anaheim, CA, and Order of the Eastern Star, Meridian Chapter No. 310, Long Beach, CA. 

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents Ole and Petra Evenson and 15 brothers and sisters. Preceding him in death were eight brothers including Lyle, Willie, "Baby" Emil, Louie, Edward, Clifford, Emil, and Arnold. Also preceding him in death were his seven sisters including Othella, Edna, Selma, Ruth, Avenal, Ellen and his beloved twin sister, Mildred. 

Survivors include his three children Larry (Mary) Evenson, Sartell, MN, Marilyn Evenson, Fargo, ND, and Michael (Deborah) Evenson, Fargo, ND. Grandchildren include Marie Evenson, Philadelphia, PA, Gregory Evenson, Sartell, MN, Daniel Evenson, Fargo, ND, and James Evenson, Fargo, ND. Marvin is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and an exceptional friend, Alfred Braun.

Marvin thoroughly enjoyed life and visiting with his many relatives, neighbors and friends throughout the United States and Canada. Marvin will be missed by all who knew his skillful mechanical abilities, warmth, and generosity.

The Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt, SD, was in charge of the arrangements.

Sisseton Courier November 7, 2006

Find A Grave. MEMORIAL ID 1660310.

<b>Marvin Leroy Evenson

</b>BIRTH 14 Dec 1921 Roberts County, South Dakota, USA

DEATH 29 Oct 2006 (aged 84) Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA

BURIAL Brandvold Cemetery

Victor, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA Add to Map

MEMORIAL ID 1660310