James Garfield Lageson

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James Garfield Lageson, 85, Blanchardville, died Friday afternoon, October 20, 2000 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Green County to his parents, Edward and Helga (Berg) Lageson. He attended school in Blanchardville. After he finished his schooling he farmed with his father for awhile, and then worked in road construction until he entered the Army on April 15, 1941. He served in 511 days of combat with the 700th Ordinance LM Company, 45th Infantry Division during World War II. This included the Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, Home-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe battles and campaigns. He was with the first troupes to enter Dachow after it was liberated. He earned several medals and awards during the time of his service. He was honorably discharged in July of 1945 and returned home to Blanchardville. He worked for the county for sometime. He met his future wife, LaVonne Marshall, at the Blanchardville swimming pool, where she was a lifeguard. They were married on December 6, 1946 in the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. After he was married, he began his career in the fuel oil business by driving a delivery truck for DX Oil Company. He worked for several different oil companies until he and his wife started the Lageson Oil Company in the mid 1970's. Jim's brother-in-law, Harry Marshall worked with them for many years. They operated their own fuel oil and gasoline delivery routes and a gas station in Blanchardville. They also had a bulk fuel oil and gasoline plant and routes in Darlington. He retired and sold the business to Mark Ryser in the mid-1980's. During retirement he spent a lot of time with his grandsons. He also loved hunting, fishing and especially playing cards with the guys. After his wife LaVonne became ill, he spent many years helping to take care of her. Jim was a past member of the Blanchardville Business Men's Association, the Blanchardville Fire Department, was a past Blanchardville Village Board member, the Dobson-Johnson American Legion Post in Blanchardville, the Pecatonica VFW, Blanchardville Lutheran Church and the Blanchardville Rod & Gun Club.

Survivors include his wife, LaVonne, one daughter, Becky (Jerry) Kesler, four sisters, Ruth (Oscar) Vamstad and Jane Rupnow, both of Blanchardville, Jean Trumpy, Monroe and Betty Schmidt, Madison; two brothers, Donald (Kay) Lageson and Bill Lageson, both of Blanchardville; two grandsons, Micah and Aaron Watrud, Blanchardville; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Doyle, George, Robert, Erling and Glenn; and one sister, Eunice Larson.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 24 at 11 am at the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. Rev. Tom Boll and Rev. Mark Gruner of the Pecatonica Lutheran Parish officiating with burial in Graceland Cemetery in Blanchardville with the Dobson-Johnson American Legion Post from Blanchardville presenting military honors. Friends called Monday evening, October 23 from 4-9 pm at the Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville.

Source: Blade-Atlas, Oct 26, 2000 (Contributor JnJSchober)

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Parents:

 Edward Engebretsen Lageson (1881 - 1965)

 Helga Berg Lageson (1890 - 1959)

Spouse:

 LaVonne B. Marshall Lageson (1923 - 2003)

Siblings:

 Eunice H Lageson Larson (1911 - 2000)*

 Doyle B Logeson (1913 - 1984)*

 Glenn Lageson (1914 - 1986)*

 James G Lageson (1915 - 2000)

 Erling A. Lageson (1916 - 1987)*

 Robert F. Logeson (1917 - 1998)*

 George Lageson (1919 - 1983)*

 William C Lageson (1921 - 2001)*

 Donald Edward Lageson (1925 - 2012)*

 Jean B. Lageson Trumpy (1926 - 2003)*

 Betty E Lageson Schmidt (1927 - 2015)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: Graceland Cemetery Blanchardville Lafayette County Wisconsin, USA

Created by: Marci Cranston Hess Record added: Jul 24, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 94109000

James G Lageson Added by: JnJSchober

James G Lageson Added by: JnJSchober

James G Lageson Added by: JnJSchober

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