Ervin and Evelina Boese Husband's Full Name: Ervin Boese Husband's Place of Birth: South of Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Louis Boese Husband's Mother's Name: Ella Mennegar Boese Husband's Siblings' Names: Richard, Raymond, Harley, Mildred Soiseth, Louella Harrison Oglesby, Violet Kittelson, Wesley Wife's Full Name: Evelina Haluska Boese Wife's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Wife's Father's Name: Anton Haluska Wife's Mother's Name: Martha Haluska Wife's Siblings' Name: Darlene, Lawrence, Alvina Bakula, Ed, Fred, Roy, Levi and Edna Children's Names: Paul, Timothy and Loren (who died as an infant) Ervin Boese Ervin Boese, 83, Grand Forks, formerly of Manfred, N.D., died Tuesday, August 2003 at an Aneta, ND nursing home. Mr. Boese was born Aug. 16, 1920, to Louis and Ella Boese on their farm south of Manfred where he grew up and began farming with his father at an early age. He attended Manfred Public School. On June 16, 1946, he married Evelina Haluska in Chaseley, ND. They farmed in the Manfred area and he also drove school bus for several years. In 1952, they purchased the Manfred Cash Store. In 1956, they sold the store and purchased the R. O. Reistad farm north of Manfred where they farmed until 1986. They remained in the Manfred area until moving to Grand Forks in 2002. He had recently entered the Parkview Health Center, Aneta. Ervin played tuba with bands in the Manfred and Harvey areas over 35 years. He sang with various church and community groups. He served on Manfred and Harvey's school boards, the Manfred Elevator Board, Wells County ASCS Board and was Manfred Township clerk 45 years. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene of Fessenden where he taught Sunday School many years. He was a 4-H leader for a number of years. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Paul (Jane), Tim (Lyn), both Grand Forks; a brother, Wesley, Manfred, a sister, Louella Harrison Ogelsby, Enderlin; and seven grandchildren. Visitation Friday from 2 - 7 in the Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 in Church of the Nazarene, Fessenden. Burial Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden. Evelina Boese Evelina Boese, 87, Grand Forks, formerly of the Manfred area, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Valley Elder Care in Grand Forks. Evelina Haluska, daughter of Anton and Martha (Draha) Haluska, was born February 28, 1923, at rural Manfred, ND. She received her early education in Chaseley and Bowdon schools, and, following her high school graduation, attended Minot State College where she received her teaching certificate. She then taught in rural schools in the Martin, Harvey and Chaseley areas. On June 16, 1946, she was married to Ervin L. Boese in Chaseley. They made their home in the Manfred area where they owned and operated the Manfred Cash Store from 1952 to 1956. They then purchased a farm north of Manfred where they farmed until their retirement in 1986. In 2002 they moved to Grand Forks. Ervin passed away on August 26, 2003. While living in the Manfred area, Evelina attended the Church of the Nazarene in Fessenden. Since moving to Grand Forks, she has attended the Faith Evangelical Free Church. . She is survived by her sons, Paul (Jane) Boese and Tim (Lyn) Boese both of Grand Forks; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Lawrence Haluska of Anamoose; and two sisters, Alvina Bakula of North Hills, CA and Darlene Flick of rural Chaseley. She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son, Loren; her parents; four brothers, Ed, Fred and two infant brothers, Roy and Levi; and one sister, Edna Hattel. Funeral service: Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Fessenden. Visitation: Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden. Burial: Hillside Cemetery in Fessenden. Source: Obituaries

2019 Annual Pioneer Festival A program of former Manfred students shared their favorite memories and appreciation of the school’s extensive restoration. They enjoyed demonstrations of blacksmithing, historic clothes washing, bonnet making, knot tying, and doll clothes crafting. Kids partook in the water balloon toss, gunny sack and 3-legged races and class time. People enjoyed food from M&M Munchies food truck and ice cream provided by MHP. Throughout the day, they took in Manfred and pioneer history with church talks and guided tours. MHP Inc is looking at options for other days and times next year and are thinking of activities that will draw people to Manfred and the Pioneer Festival. They are hoping to grow the Pioneer Festival and people’s interest in Manfred. Schedule of Events 1pm: Introductions and Short Program of School Memories 1:30-5pm: Old-fashioned games with prizes Demonstrations of blacksmithing, clothes washing, class time, bonnet making, knot tying Standing-still parade Ice cream social Scavenger Hunts All Day: Touring of Historic Manfred Food available for purchase from M & M Munchies food truck

Clifton and Audrey Albrecht Husband's Full Name: Clifton Myron Albrecht Husband's Place of Birth: Hamberg Township, North Dakota Husband's Father's Name: Clifford Albrecht Husband's Mother's Name: Mabel Olson Albrecht Husband's Siblings' Names: Jerald, Marilyn Driesner, Dennis, ElRita Nelson, Joyce Olschlager Wife's Full Name: Audrey Hoefs Albrecht Wife's Place of Birth: Chaseley, ND Wife's Father's Name: Henry Hoefs Wife's Mother's Name: Christine Hoefs Wife's Siblings' Names: Darvin, Mylon, Henry, Arlette Sucket Children's Names: Ron, Joleen Schultz, DeeAnn Skolness Clifton Albrecht was born to Clifford and Mabel Albrecht on a farm northeast of Fessenden in Hamberg Township. He attended rural schools and graduated from Fessenden High School. Clifton married Audrey Hoefs of Chaseley, at the Chaseley Methodist Church. He was a shop foreman in the Ford garage in Fort Benton, MT for several years, and farmed in the Manfred area beginning in 1959. He also owned and operated an aerial crop spraying service in the Manfred area. Audrey was a talented seamstress and artist who loved to crochet and knit. She was an excellent cook, baker and hostess. Clifton and Audrey moved to Fargo in 2001 and both passed away in 2006.

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Roy and Esther Rodacker Husband's Full Name: Roy Rodacker Husband's Place of Birth: West Norway Township, ND Husband's Father's Name: Thomas Rodacker Husband's Mother's Name: Minnie Pepple Husband's Siblings' Names: Betty (Gene Melby), Margaret (James Watson) Wife's Full Name: Esther Knodel Rodacker Wife's Place of Birth: Granville Township, ND Wife's Father's Name: Fredrick Jr. Knodel Wife's Mother's Name: Eva Dockter Knodel Wife's Siblings' Names: Leonard Knodel, Hilbert Knodel Children's Names: Paulette (Curt Hillestad), Tom (Judy Alley) Roy and Esther were married in 1947 in McClusky, ND. The couple farmed in the Butte and Underwood areas for several years before moving to Manfred, ND. They had two children, Paulette and Tom. Paulette married Curt Hillestad, Tom married Judy Alley. Tom passed away in 1999. Paulette and her family live in Minot. During the time they lived in Manfred, Roy first farmed, and later worked at the Farmers Union Elevator. They first moved to the parsonage, and later lived in the elevator house. They were active members of Vang Lutheran Church. In 1960, they moved to Minot where Esther was employed at the Anderson Nursing Home, which later became the Americana Nursing Home and then Manor Care Nursing Home where after 29 years she retired. Esther passed away in 2007, Roy passed away in 1994.

Oscar and Marit Braaten Husband's Full Name: Oscar Braaten Husband's Place of Birth: Goodhue, Minnesota Husband's Father's Name: Ole Braaten Husband's Mother's Name: Inga O. Braaten Husband's Siblings' Names: Ernest Braaten Wife's Full Name: Marit Olsdatter Jorstad Wife's Place of Birth: Øystre Slidre, Norway Wife's Father's Name: Ole Nilson Rabøle Wife's Mother's Name: Marit Halvorsdatter Jorstad Wife's Siblings' Names: Ragndi Olsdatter (Tom Jorstad); Nils Olsen (Gunhild Jorstad); Guri Olsdatter; Halvor Olsen; Kari Olsdatter (aka Carrie Jorstad) Children's Names: Myrtle Irene Braaten Basting Oscar Braaten was born in Goodhue County, MN on February 3, 1884. He was the oldest son of Ole and Inga Braaten. He went to school and was confirmed there, and as a young man he chose farming as his lifelong profession. On February 12, 1913 Oscar married Margit Jorstad at Manfred, ND. They had one daughter, Myrtle. Oscar lived in Manfred, and in 1916 they went to New Town and proved up his homestead there. The family then homesteaded in Unorganized Township 152-93, where they made their home and livelihood for 38 years. They were members of the Grand Valley Lutheran Church and Margit was a member of the Ladies Aid. They moved to Minot and stayed with Margit's sister, Carrie Jorstad. Then in 1954, due to failing health, they moved to Sunland, CA to live with their daughter, Mrs. (Myrtle) Paul Basting. Margit spent some time in the nursing home. Oscar passed away November 19, 1958, and Margit in December 1961. Their daughter Myrtle passed away in 1962. They are all buried in California. Source: Beatrice Gullickson

Oscar and Christine Ongstad Husband's Full Name: Alf Oscar Ongstad Husband's Place of Birth: Pelican Rapids, MN Husband's Father's Name: Hans Peder Ongstad Husband's Mother's Name: Nicoline Olson Ongstad Husband's Siblings' Names: Hilda (Hans Bergerud), Clara (Martin Moen), Alfred, Emil, Anna (Fred Lindbo), Henry, Olaf, James, Lottie (Henry Lunde), Ida (John Sande), Minnie and Edna (Art Larson) Wife's Full Name: Christine Thune Ongstad Wife's Place of Birth: Binford, ND Wife's Father's Name: Ole Thune Wife's Mother's Name: Karrina Knutsdatter Skattebo Thune Wife's Siblings' Names: Knute, Emma, Caroline (Lena), Mary Children's Names: Orvin, Nora Casey, Walter, Duane Oscar Ongstad was born to Hans H. Ongstad and Nicoline Ongstad, pioneer residents of the Pelican Rapids area. He was reared and educated in Pelican Rapids and came to the Manfred area in 1914 where he had since made his home with the exception of his tour of duty in the military service. He enlisted in the army July 6, 1917 and spent two years in France and Germany, receiving his honorable discharge September 2, 1919. After his discharge from the service he entered the garage business and later was appointed postmaster at Manfred, a position he held for 20 years until his retirement in 1962. On July 13, 1920 he was united in marriage to Christine Thune at Binford, ND. Four children were born to them: Orvin, Duane, Walter, Nora (Mrs. Roger Casey) He was a member of the Vang Lutheran Church and the Frank E. Curry American Legion Post at Harvey where he had been a member for the past 25 years. Christine was born at Binford, and was reared at Manfred. She graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School, Fargo. She was also assistant postmaster at the Manfred Post Office for a number of years. She was a member of the Vang Church and taught Sunday School as well as serving as Superintendent for a number of years. Following Oscar's death she moved to Fessenden where she lived until moving to Harvey in 1983. She was buried at the Vang Cemetery, north of Manfred next to her husband Oscar.

Haldor and Delia Rodne Husband's Full Name: Haldor Rodne Husband's Place of Birth: Imsland, Rogaland, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Lars Olsen Hebnes Husband's Mother's Name: Sigrid Ølsdatter Vormestrand Husband's Siblings' Names: Karen (Ivan Rodne); Sevrin (Anna Finvik); Ole J. (Margit Knutson); Ole L. (Anna O. Lunde) Wife's Full Name: Delia Ring Wife's Place of Birth: Nedstrand, Norway Wife's Father's Name: unknown Wife's Mother's Name: unknown Wife's Siblings' Names: unknown Children's Names: Selma (Casper Berve); Tom, Harley (Phyllis Howard); Clara (Ben Rogelstad); Selmer (Nora Ramsfield); Gilma (Roland Howard); Ruth (Bernard Skiftun); Louis (Clara Overland) Back:– Selma, Tom, Lewis, Harley, Selmer Front: Clara Haldor, Ruth, Delia, Gilma Haldor immigrated in 1894, coming first to Buxton. When he came to Wells County he lived with his brother Ole J. They used oxen for breaking the sod. In 1900, Haldor decided to homestead for himself, locating on land very near to his brother. They had eight children.

Dale and Shirley Opdahl Husband's Full Name: Dale Opdahl Husband's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Edwin Opdahl Husband's Mother's Name: Sophie Rogness Opdahl Husband's Siblings' Names: Jean, Verneil, Phyllis, Dennis and Gary Wife's Full Name: Shirley Mae Lautt Opdahl Wife's Place of Birth: Harvey, North Dakota Wife's Father's Name: Reuben Lautt Wife's Mother's Name: Martha Lautt Wife's Siblings' Names: Adeline, Twila, Janice and Linda Children's Names: Ilona, Rodney, Kelly, Kent and Aaron Dale was born on the original Opdahl homestead and lived there until his family moved to the Roble homestead in 1944. He attended country school at first, and after the move attended Manfred School through the eighth grade. At that time, he went to work on the family farm helping raise turkeys, milking cows and raising grain crops. He married Shirley Lautt and moved onto the Opdahl family farm. They have raised turkeys, milk cows, beef cows, horses, and a variety of other animals, as well as raising grain. They have participated in various organizations including the Sheyenne River Salle Club, various turkey and dairy federations, Harvey Rural Fire Department, Fagerlund Sons of Norway, Vang Lutheran Church. Dale and Shirley have five children. Dale died September 18, 2024, at his home.

Issac L and Gina Berge Husband's Full Name: Issac L. Berge Husband's Place of Birth: Forest City, Iowa Husband's Father's Name: Lars Anderson Husband's Mother's Name: Kerstine Gurine Husband's Siblings' Names: Peter and Lauritz Berge Wife's Full Name: Gina Maria Arnston Wife's Place of Birth: Blackhammer, Minnesota Wife's Father's Name: Halvor Arnston Wife's Mother's Name: Guro Rask Arnston Wife's Siblings' Names: Sigrid Quarve and Christian Arnston Children's Names: one foster daughter Mrs. Osten Kvaalen In 1900, Issac and Gina were married in Fessenden, ND. They then moved to Manfred, ND where he had a grain elevator and managed the hardware store owned by Timan Quarve. T. L Quarve was married to Gina’s sister Sigrid. The store was located in the lot known as the triangle, just south of the church. They are listed on the 1900 Census of the James River Precinct along with other people who then lived in Manfred. Issac was also the second postmaster in Manfred; this was in the year 1900. The hardware store changed hands in 1902. From Manfred, the Berge’s moved to Fessenden staying there for a couple of years. Then they moved to Velva, and lived in Velva for 15 years and proved up a homestead in McLean County. Isaac was one of the church founders in Velva. Issac developed the Berge Grain Elevator Company with elevators in Velva, Ruso, Max, Parshall, Butte, Elgin, Golden Valley, and Mercer. Eight years of depression and draught, however, was too much. In 1938 he lost his entire company – eight elevators across North Dakota. In 1922 they were living in Bismarck, and later they moved to Minneapolis.

Willborg/Aasand/Soderback Store Location: Block 3, Lot 3 Proprietors: 1900 – John Benson/Swan Willborg 1917 – Olaf Roble/Fremont Hanson 1918 – John Weber 1920 - A. S. Aasand 1925 – Erik Soderback/Henry Soderback 1947 – John and Katie Smith Year Started: 1900 Year Closed: ca 1947 History of Business: John Benson and S. N. Willborg built the grocery store in 1900. It had living quarters upstairs. Benson sold out to Willborg in 1903. Willborg sold the store in 1917 to Olaf Roble and Fremont Hanson. They sold it to John Weber in 1918, and Weber sold it to Anton Aasand in 1920. A. S. Aasand had a Hardware Store. Anton Aasand sold the business Eric Soderback in April 1925 who operated a hardware store and also sold implements. His wife had a millinery shop in the building. Eric Soderback died in 1941, and his son Henry carried on with the business until 1947. The property was then sold to by the county to John and Katie Smith. We do not know what became of the building. The present owner of the land is Fessenden Coop Elevator. It is directly north of the elevator. Often there are piles of grain on the property in the fall.

Calvin and Myrtle Neuenschwander Husband's Full Name: Calvin Neuenschwander Husband's Place of Birth: Jefferson, Tennessee Husband's Father's Name: Daniel Neuenschwander Husband's Mother's Name: Katherine Schrug Husband's Siblings' Names: Martha, Mary Hannah, Emma, Katherine, Otto Wife's Full Name: Myrtle Dyer Wife's Place of Birth: Canada Wife's Father's Name: Andrew Dyer Wife's Mother's Name: Margaret Wife's Siblings' Names: Delle, Laura, Ella, Eva, James Children's Names: Harold, Margaret Morrison, Clare Nelson, Jean Cowell Calvin and Myrtle Neuenschwander farmed west of Fessenden; when they retired they moved to the Manfred parsonage and spent several years living in town.