Roland Henry Eskov, the son of Hans Peter and Emma Christina (Mathiesen) Eskov, was born on July 10, 1924, in Elk Horn, Iowa. He attended Clay #2 country school and later, Elk Horn High School. In October 1945, Roland entered the United States Army Air Corps, and served eleven months in Guam until his honorable discharge in April 1946.
On November 14, 1948, Roland married Martha Jean Henriksen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. The couple farmed briefly near Brayton, Iowa, before farming one mile south and two miles west of Elk Horn. After living on this farm for 53 years, they moved into Elk Horn, in 2002. On March 1, 2012, Roland became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.
Roland was a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post #332 of Elk Horn, and the Danish Immigrant Museum. He was also a Farm Bureau member and a member of the Danish Windmill Corporation, as well as an associate member of the Better Elk Horn Club. Roland loved farming and all the tasks associated with living in the country, including mowing and caring for the homestead. He enjoyed traveling with Martha; they visited many states and wintered down south. He also like to golf.
Roland H. Eskov died on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 16 days.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law, Ethel Eskov. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha Eskov of Elk Horn, Iowa; one brother, Lawrence Eskov of Elk Horn, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Mary (Richard) Anderson of Kimballton, Iowa; five nieces and nephews, Charles Kent (Cheryl) Eskov, Mary Lea (Scott) Graham, Jay (Barb) Anderson, Andy (Elizabeth) Anderson, and Dan (Lisa) Anderson; five great-nieces and great-nephews, Carter Anderson, Carson Anderson, Blaine Anderson, Grace Anderson, and Isaac Anderson; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Menter officiating. Nancy Watson served as organist, and Pastor Menter was the soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Lyle Petersen, H. John Jones, John Leistad, Cy Petersen, Henry Walter, Roland Hansen, Douglas Smith, Glen Clemsen, and Ed Larsen. Active bearers were Andy Anderson, Jay Anderson, Dan Anderson, Charles Kent Eskov, Larry Eskov, Dave Clark, Carter Anderson, Blaine Anderson, Carson Anderson, and Grace Anderson. Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa, with military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post #322 of Elk Horn. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.
After all, universities, recreation, the cost of living, peaceful community are really important. Of course, health is actually momentous. According to statistics, we often find Americans buy remedies online. There are varied beneficial medicaments obtainable without recipe. For instance you can purchase medications that fights bacteria. This type of drugs will not treat a viral contagion for example a common flu. Unconditionally, you have to check with your physician to see whether one of these remedies is a appropriate choice for you. Cialis is a medicine used to treat various viruses. What do you know about
cialis com free offer
? What is the most significant info you must consider about
www.cialis.com free sample
? Medicaments, the fact that, is going to improve your existence. What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction? There are more than 200 prescription medicines can cause erectile disfunction, including popular blood tension drugs, pain medications, and certain antidepressants. Ordinarily the treatment options may include sexual malfunction medications or counseling. Generally medicaments like Cialis should be under repeated attention, especially regarding its interaction with other medications. Follow directions for use on your formula label.