Otto Oien
| Date of Interment or Death | 04/11/1930 |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fairview |
| Section | C |
| Block-Lot-Grave | 4-6-1n |
Obituary
Death Shock To Entire Community Tuesday P.M.
Private Services at Bethel Lutheran Church at Two O’clock for family
Public Services to be held in Armory
Reverend J. C. Wisnaes to Officiate at Funeral of Popular Young Man
The people of this community were shocked to hear of the death of Otto M. Oien, one of the most popular young man Wahpeton ever had, at about four o’clock Tuesday afternoon. He had been ill with pneumonia for six days. Every care was being given him and he was thought to be passing through the crisis when the end came. His wife, his father, Odin Oien and his sister, Mrs. Samuel M. Lock, were at his bedside when the end came.
Otto M. Oien was a World War veteran and an active member of the American Legion. Past Grand of the Wahpeton lodge No 10, I.O.O F. and present financial secretary of that organization, member of all of the bodies of the I.O.O.F lodge and secretary of Wahpeton Masonic orders, Wahpeton Lodge No.15, A. F. & A.M. Royal Arch Masons and the commandery, founder and director of the W-B Male chorus, active member of the Wahpeton band, director of the Of the Bethel Lutheran choir, instructor at the State School of Science, former secretary of the Wahpeton Commercial Club, city assessor, city census enumerator and county industrial enumerator as well as a very active member of Bethel Lutheran church of this city. Otto M. Oien was born in Superior, Wisconsin, October 23, 1895. He lived there until 1910, when he came to Wahpeton with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Odin Oien. He received his education in the Wahpeton schools and is a graduate of the State School of Science. He lived here until the Mexican Border trouble in 1916 when, as a member charged upon his return from the border. He then went to Washington D.C. where he accepted a position with the war department. He stayed with the war department until 1917 when the war was declared.
When the United States entered the World War, Otto Oien returned home and enlisted with the headquarters company, 88th division at Camp Dodge. He went to France with his company, serviced with honor, and returned to the States from France in 1919. At the time of his return, his family was living at Sioux Falls, S.D., and he made his home there until seven years ago.
Seven years ago, Mr. Oien returned to Wahpeton and opened offices as a public accountant, which business he engaged in at the time of his death.
On August 28th 1927, Oto Oien was united in marriage to Helen Wilner, then of the Wahpeton Conservatory of Music. Mrs Oien enjoyed music as her husband did and the young couple were popular members of practically every musical circle and organization of the city. His mother, Mrs. Odin Oien passed away at Sioux Falls nine years ago. He is survived by several relatives besides his wife, Mrs. Helen Oien his father, Odin Oien and his sister, Mrs. Samuel M Lock. He numbered his friends by the hundreds. The loss in the death of Otto M. Oien was not confined to Wahpeton community but to surrounding towns where Mr. Oien had worked. His interest was ever in bettering his town and he was a friend who was ever-ready to help. His activities in behalf of the welfare of the community were so numerous as to startle one as they are listed. Otto Oien was known in Wahpeton as one of the finest and most honorable young men in the city.
Funeral services are to be held at the Armory at 2:30 Friday afternoon with Reverend J.C. Wisnaes, pastor of Bethel Lutheran church in charge. There will be private family services at the Bethel Lutheran church at two o’clock.
The body will be in state at Bethel Lutheran church late Thursday evening and Friday morning. The casket will remain closed after services at the armory. The interment in Fairview cemetery will be in charge of the William R. Purdon Post. American Legion and military rites will be used with a firing squad from Company I. Mr. Oien’s old outfit in charge pallbearers will be George and Walter Holthusen, Nick Meyer, Leo Dominick, Arnold Forbes and Martin Hennen.
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Location
Old Fairview is located on the southern half of the cemetery grounds.