Lars Monson Gimmestad

Background

Gimmestad, Lars Monson was born on January 20, 1868 in Nordford, Norway. Son of Mons Mathiason and Anne (Vasenden) Gimmestad.

Education

Came with parents to the United States, 1879. Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1891. C.T., Luther Theological Seminary, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, 1894.

Career

Ordained ministry Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, 1894. Pastor Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1894-1895, Columbia County, Wisconsin, 1895-1901. President Gale College, Galesville, Wisconsin, 1901-1918.

Pastor Orfordville, Wisconsin, 1918-1938.

Now retired. President Council of Federated Norwegian Societies America, 1928-1931; former vice president eastern district Norwegian Lutheran Church America.

Delaware to Millennial Celebration, Iceland, 1930. Home: Clinton, Wisconsin

Achievements

• Lars Monson Gimmestad has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman. by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Amalie Bergine Anderson, July 22, 1896 (died March 23, 1922). Children: Marie Helen (Mistress J. Norton Wells, Junior.

Father:

Mons Mathiason Gimmestad

Mother:

Anne (Vasenden) Gimmestad

Spouse:

Amalie Bergine Anderson

child:

Junior Gimmestad

child:

Marie Helen (Mistress J. Norton Wells Gimmestad