Centerville Iowa

Basse, Wilhelm – Obituary

Wilhelm Basse was born on May 19, 1869, in Langfjord, Norway, and immigrated to the United States in 1888. After marrying Wilhelmina Jacobson in 1901, they settled in Centerville, where Basse farmed until 1926. He then became the pastor of the Finnish Lutheran Church in Clatskanie before returning to Centerville as pastor of the Centerville Lutheran Church in 1944. He passed away on March 19, 1947, survived by three sons, siblings, and several grandchildren. His wife died in 1946.

Biography of Gabriel W. Cox

Gabriel W. Cox was born on July 13, 1852, in Gallatin, Missouri, to Samuel P. and Mary Cox. He received his education locally and at Christian University and Gem City Commercial College. His early career included positions as a clerk and a business partner in grocery and grain with William M. Flint. He later worked as a traveling salesman, then engaged in railroad construction in Colorado. In 1874, he married N. S. Stone, and they had three children, with two surviving. Mrs. Cox was actively involved in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.