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| K. A. Borsheim, 80, Well-Known Citizen Summoned by Death K. A. Borsheim, 80, one of Barnesville's best known citizens passed away early Friday morning at St. Ansgar hospital in Moorhead where he had been a patient since Christmas day. Largely attended funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Our Savior's Lutheran church, Rev. H. R. Romness officiating. Miss Evelyn Ryum sang, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul," accompanied by Miss Dora Pederson. Active pallbearers were C. E. Solberg, G. H. Sommer, A. B. Jenson, Oscar Aamodt, A. O. Ringdahl and Robert Streich. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Pierce, Dr. A. Cyr, N. B. Hanson, Andrew Felde, S. O. Solum and J. C. Atkinson. Burial was in the City cemetery. A large number of memorial gifts were received including gifts to the local building fund and other benevolent causes. There were also many beautiful floral offerings. Knut Gunnerus Borsheim was born December 1, 1861 in Hardanger, Norway. When about 17 years of age he came to Decorah, Iowa to live with an uncle. Three years later his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andres Borsheim, and brother Esten also came to live near Decorah. After working on a farm for five years, Mr. Borsheim took a business course at Decorah and went to Michigan City, ND, where he worked in a general store. He later went to Hatton, ND where he worked in the same store with Ole Eielson, father of the famed aviator, Ben Eielson. When he came to Barnesville about 50 years ago, he first worked for Tom Gunness for a time and then was employed in the clothing store of O. J. Aamodt for 17 years. He also owned and operated a grocery store in this city for a time. Later he was elected city clerk, serving efficiently in that office for ten years. On August 12, 1888 Mr. Borsheim was united in marriage to Miss Thea Nelson of Decorah, and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1938. Besides Mrs. Borsheim he leaves to mourn his passing three children, Mrs. O. J. Eickhof of Crookston, Rev. O. L. Borsheim of Circle, Montana, Mrs. H. C. Stiening of Moorhead and eleven grandchildren. Two sons, Alfred and Arthur, and one daughter Jessie preceded him in death. Mr. Borsheim had been an ardent hunter and fisherman ever since he was a small boy, and continued to take an active interest in these sports throughtout his lifetime. During his earlier years he was very proficient in skiing and skating. He had been an active member of the Rod and Gun club and for many years had been one of the regular staff to cook the big dinner at the annual picnic of the club. Since his retirement several years ago, Mr. Borsheim had devoted most of his time to handcraft. ........carving bird houses, picture frames, shelves, magazine racks, doll beds, candy jars, spinning wheels, door knockers, covers for guest books and albums and knick-knacks of all descriptions. Each Christmas members of his family and friends are recipients of unique results of his handiwork. The past summers he has spent most of his time at the cottage of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Eickhof of Crookston, at Union Lake. There he has built a birdbath, "old oaken bucket," fireplace, gate of stone pillars, concrete flower box and a concrete table with a base made of concrete and pebbles. Since Mr. Borsheim retired about five years ago he has been developing his talents and his garage at home has been transformed into a workshop where you may hear the hum of his jig-saw and wood lathe. Born in Hardanger, Norway, he came to the United States when 17, attending business college at Decorah, Iowa. In the "Thirty Years Ago" column of the Decorah Journal, dated Jan. 23, 1918, it was stated that at a masquerade at the skating rink, Knut Borsheim won the mile race and wore the most handsome gent's costume. Worked in ND Finishing business college, he worked at Michigan City, ND and later was employed in the same store with Ole Eielson, father of Ben Eielson, the late famed Alaskan airplane pilot, at Hatton, ND. Mr. Borsheim came to Barnesville about 47 years ago, where he was employed in the O.J. Aamodt clothing store for 17 years. Mr. & Mrs. Borsheim celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Besides Mrs. Stiening and Mrs. Eickhof they have a son, Rev. O. L. Borsheim of Circle, Montana. | ||||||||||||||||||
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