Obit: Nelson, Leroy (1885 - 1936)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: NELSON KROGNESS SCHINKE

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 2/27/1936

LEROY NELSON DROWNED

Word has been received here of the death by drowning of Leroy Nelson, commercial fisherman at Tokeland, Wash.

Mr. Nelson was drowned, Jan. 17, 1936 when he left his home after supper to fasten his boat and failed to return. His body was not recovered until a week later.

Deceased was born in the town of Washburn, Clark County, Wis., Jan. 22, 1885, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson. He left Clark County about 29 years ago. He was married 10 years ago and is survived by his widow and one daughter.

He also leaves his father, Hans Nelson, who is 90 years of age and resides with his son Carl northeast of Greenwood, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Gladys Krogness and Carl Nelson, Greenwood Herman, St. Paul, Minn. Effner, Ladysmith and Mrs. Otto Schinke, Jefferson.

The funeral was held at Tokeland, Jan. 25th.