Ellery and Arlene Ehni Husband's Full Name: Ellery Roger Ehni Husband's Place of Birth: Chaseley, North Dakota Husband's Father's Name: John L. Ehni Husband's Mother's Name: Anna Hoefs Husband's Siblings' Names: Delton, Gerald Wife's Full Name: (1) Arlene Strauss Wife's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Wife's Father's Name: Joseph H. Strauss Wife's Mother's Name: Ida Schnabel Wife's Siblings' Names: Kathyrn Gladheim, Donald, James, Elaine Weigelt, Lucille Wahl, Audrey Larson, Joseph, Richard, Judy Schudel, John Children's Names: Jeffery, Karen, Jeanne, Dawn, Kathy, Kay Ellery Jr., Cindy, Kim Wife’s Full Name: (2) Eleanor Zainhofsky Kim Ehni Opp , Kay Ehni Brown , Arlene Ehni ,Dawn Morcomb , Tic Ehni , Kathy Ehni Loegering andJeanne Ehni Rudel . Ellery Ehni was born near Chaseley to John and Anna (Hoefs) Ehni. He was once married to Arlene Strauss. They were the parents of nine children, all who attended school in Manfred. They lived near Manfred and were farmers. In 1995 he married Eleanor Zainhofsky. They lived near Fessenden. Ellery died in 2012.

Leslie and Olga Johnson Husband's Full Name: Leslie Miles Johnson Husband's Place of Birth: Manfred Township Husband's Father's Name: John A. Johnson Husband's Mother's Name: Malena Johnson Husband's Siblings' Names: Alvin, Edna, Pearl, Miles, Russell, Everett Wife's Full Name: Olga Cecelia Opsal Wife's Place of Birth: Rusland Township Wife's Father's Name: Ole L. Opsal Wife's Mother's Name: Annie Opsahl Wife's Siblings’ Names: Martha, Lewis (died as a baby) Children's Names: Larry, Laverne, Jim, David, Dianne, Marilyn Leslie Johnson was born December 27, 1910, the fourth child of six (two others had died in infancy), to John and Malena (nee Johnson) Johnson. He grew up on the farm 1 ½ miles northwest of Manfred which his parents had homesteaded. He graduated from Harvey High School and attended North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU) in Fargo. After college, Leslie farmed with his father and brother, Russell. Six children were born to this union: Larry, Laverne, and James (Orville) were delivered by Dr. P.A. Boyum, who had also delivered both Leslie and Olga. The doctor in attendance at the births of David, Dianne, and Marilyn was Dr. P.A. Boyum's son, Dr. Lowell Boyum. All of the Johnson children attended their parents' alma mater, Harvey High School, except Dianne who opted to go to Fessenden. At one point, the six Johnson children were attending six different schools: Larry at NDAC (NDSU) in Fargo, Laverne at Minot State, Jim at Harvey, David at Drake, Dianne at Fessenden, and Marilyn at Manfred. David had the most variety in schools, attending Manfred, Drake, Harvey, and graduating from Minot High School. Leslie frequently attended NDAC extension classes and was always eager to look at new and innovative farming practices. Besides small grain farming and dairying, he also raised capons, laying hens, and Hereford beef cattle. In 1945, he discontinued the cattle and other ventures except for crop farming and started raising a few hundred turkeys. This diversification eventually led to a turkey enterprise of up to 12,000 birds annually. In 1946, Leslie and Olga bought a farm half a mile northwest of the original homestead, and with their two children at the time, Larry and Laverne, moved up there. Leslie's brother, Russell, and his family moved to Riverside Farm where they lived for five years until relocating back to Seattle. Leslie and Olga then moved their family, now including James and the young twins, David and Dianne, back to Riverside Farm. Marilyn came along later. Both Leslie and Olga were the kind of people who really made a difference in the world. Leslie pursued innovative farming methods and pioneered a low-cost market feed for turkeys, which revolutionized the turkey industry. When the Federal Government attempted to institute marketing orders in an attempt to control animal agriculture, Leslie testified at a United States Congressional Hearing and was later told by North Dakota's Congressional delegation that his testimony had been instrumental in killing the marketing orders. Leslie was also active and served in leadership roles in church, community, and state organizations. Olga worked tirelessly to advance opportunities for handicapped individuals on the local, state, and national levels. She was a founder and charter member of both the North Dakota Association for Retarded Citizens and the Central Association for Retarded Citizens. She was a two-term president of the NDARC and served on the board of directors for many years. She coordinated and served on an educational panel which traveled to every area of the state working to establish Special Education classrooms in the schools, and she taught leadership training seminars across North Dakota. Leslie worked beside Olga in all these endeavors and they proved to be a powerful team leaving a lasting legacy which has benefited countless individuals. Olga was also committed to other organizations, taking an active part and holding office in many church, community, and state organizations. In keeping with their adventurous spirits, one of Leslie and Olga's favorite things to do was travel together. They traveled on five continents and in later years took close to 20 trips by cruise ship. Olga could read and speak three languages, and Leslie was known by family and friends as a "walking encyclopedia." Olga died July 30, 2000, and Leslie died February 2, 2002. Written by Laverne Johnson

Arthur and Lydia Wiege Husband's Full Name: Arthur E. Weige Husband's Place of Birth: Antelope, Grant, ND, USA Husband's Father's Name: Fredrick Wiege Husband's Mother's Name: Magdelena Scheuffle Husband's Siblings' Names: John, Adeline, Herbert, Anna, Louise and Anraine Wife's Full Name: Lydia Martin Wife's Place of Birth: New Leipzig, North Dakota Wife's Father's Name: John Martin Wife's Mother's Name: Mary (aka Maria) Grabatin Wife's Siblings' Names: Emma, Bertha, Arthur, Ereth, Florence, Reuben, Roland, Ruth, Anetha, Esther Children's Names: Dianna [Robert Carlson], Connie [Dan Hagestad], Douglas Lydia Martin and Arthur Wiege were married in Missoula, Montana. In the early 1950s they moved to Manfred, North Dakota. Their home was just north of Halvor Olsen’s home on the east end of Manfred in the LeGrand Addition. This house was later moved to Harvey. They moved to Harvey about 1956, and by 1958 had moved to Missoula, Montana. They attended the Nazarene church in Fessenden, and continued being very active in their church in their move to Montana. Art was a good carpenter. Arthur died in Hebron, North Dakota in 1995. Lydia died in Missoula in 2011. Both of their ancestors immigrated from Romania to the USA.

Donald and Evelyn Fisher Husband's Full Name: Donald I. Fisher Husband's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Guy D. Fisher Husband's Mother's Name: Lena Omett Husband's Siblings' Names: Forest, Violet Frazer, Earl, Arnold, Donald, Kermit Wife's Full Name: Evelyn Ostrem Fisher Wife's Place of Birth: Tioga, ND Wife's Father's Name: Even Ostrem Wife's Mother's Name: Kjersti Heen Wife's Siblings' Names: Ivan, Lars, Bertha Satterlee, Henry, Ted, Christine Anderson, Arnt, Ingrid Reinholt and Ivar Children's Names: Larry, Darrell Don Fisher, 80, Harvey, died Saturday, April 9, 1994 at his home. The funeral was Thursday in First Lutheran Church with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery, both Harvey. He was born February 7, 1914, in Manfred to Guy and Lena Fisher. He grew up and attended grade school there and high school in Harvey. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in western North Dakota. In 1935 he began working for the Soo Line Railroad on the section crew out of Manfred. He married Evelyn Ostrem July 3, 1936 in Minot. They lived in Manfred. They moved to Sparks, Nevada in 1942 and later to Richmond, California where he worked for a railroad. They returned to Manfred in 1943 and later moved to Harvey. He continued working with the Soo Line Railroad as a brakeman and conductor. He retired in 1976. He then worked as the caretaker for the Harvey Golf Club for several years. He was involved in golfing and bowling leagues in Harvey. He was a charter member of the Wells Eagles Aerie in Harvey and was a member of First Lutheran Church in Harvey. *Source: Manfred News - Dec 8, 1938 - Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher moved into the former Joe Tessem house this week. From Evelyn’s obituary July 22, 1996 Evey was born in Williams County near Tioga, ND to Even and Kersti (Heen) Ostrem. She grew up and attended school near Tioga. She married Don I. Fisher on July 3, 1936 at Minot, ND. They lived in Manfred, ND where Don worked for the Soo Line Railroad and she was a homemaker. In 1942 they moved to Sparks, Nevada and to Richmond, CA where they lived for a year before returning to Manfred and later to their home in Harvey, ND. Don died April 9, 1994. Evey was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Harvey. Evey enjoyed golfing, bowling and being with friends and family. Evey is survived by a son Larry of Las Vegas, Nevada; Six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers Arnt, of Gresham, Oregon, Ted of Portland, Oregon, Henry of Oxnard, CA, sisters Bertha Satterlee and Ingrid Reinholt both of Seattle, Christine Anderson, Harvey. Evey was preceded in death by her parents, son Darrel in 1978, husband, brothers Ivan, Lars and Ivar.

Edwin and Pauline Lithun Husband's Full Name: Edwin Lithun Husband's Place of Birth: Fram Township, Wells County, ND Husband's Father's Name: John Lithun Husband's Mother's Name: Martha Finstad Lithun Husband's Siblings' Names: Edward, Martin, George, Alice, Koni, Sigvald Wife's Full Name: Pauline Burgard Lithun Wife's Place of Birth: Orin, ND Wife's Father's Name: Peter Burgard Wife's Mother's Name: Frances Gisinger Wife's Siblings' Names: Julia Thomas, Tom, Frances Backmeier, Tillie Penzhover, Mary Schneider, Magdalena Woitte, Betty Morgan, Margaret, Barbara Wolf, Vernie Keller, Katie Lemer, Mike Children's Names: Rosella Kambeitz, Marcella Kalenske, Vernon Pauline was the daughter of Peter and Frances (Gisinger) Burgard. She grew up and attended school at Orrin, ND. She married Edwin Lithun on February 22, 1943 in Harvey. They lived and farmed in the Manfred area. She worked in the housekeeping department at St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey for several years. They moved to Rugby where she worked at the Haaland Home. Edwin died July 17, 1969. She returned to Harvey and retired in 1984 as head cook at the Harvey High School. She was a member of Trinity Bethany Lutheran Church, the Eagles Auxiliary and the St. Aloisius Hospital Auxiliary, all of Harvey. She is survived by a son, Vernon of Williston, two daughters Marcella Kalenske of Jesup, Iowa, Rose Kambeitz of Bismarck; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild, brother Tom of Rugby, sisters Frances Backmeier, Yelm, WA, Tillie Penzhover, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis, Mary Schneider, Orrin, Magdalena Woitte, Balfour, Betty Morgan, Rasamond, CA, Margaret Fetting, Mount Lake Terrace, WA, Barbara Wolf, Towner, Vernie Keller of Harvey, Katie Lemer, Minot. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Julia Thomas, brother, Mike Burgard. Obituary: Pauline Lithun; son Vernon has died since this was written

Matt and Mary Detling Husband's Full Name: Matt J. Detling Husband's Place of Birth: Moose Jaw, Sask. Husband's Father's Name: Sebastian Dettling Husband's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Volk Dettling (original spelling) Husband's Siblings' Names: Wife's Full Name: Mary A. Fix Detling Wife's Place of Birth: Selz, ND Wife's Father's Name: Frank Fix Wife's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Buchmeier Fix Wife's Siblings' Names: Philomina Huss, Emanuel, Nick, Charles Children's Names: Ann Sauter, Lena Walz, Burga Smestad, Betty Froeber, Emanual, Grace Thueringer, Joseph, Leo, Matt, Garry, Harry, Ned, Clara Elhardt, William, Lorretta Graumann Matt J. Detling. Matt was born February 13, 1903, near Moose Jaw, Sask. His parents (Sebastian and Elizabeth *Volk* Dettling) born in Odessa, Russia, immigrated to Canada in the late 1800s. Matt’s mother was a widow two times, as also married a Thomas and later a Heilman. As a child, Matt moved with his family to Orrin, and in 1910 the family moved to Rugby, ND. On February 4, 1928, he married Mary Anna Fix at Selz. Mary’s parents (Frank & Elizabeth *Buchmeier* Fix) also born in Russia, immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1800s. Matt & Mary farmed near Silva until 1944, when they moved to a farm in the Manfred area. Matt retired from farming in 1966, and he and his family moved to Harvey. Matt died September 1, 1976, in Harvey and Mary Anna died August 12, 1980, in Harvey, and both are buried in St. Cecilia's Catholic Cemetery near Harvey. The following children were born to them: Sebastian (died as an infant); Ann (the late Edward) Sauter ~Roseburg, Ore.; Lena (Al) Walz ~ Fargo; Burga (Orville) Smestad ~Valley City; the late Betty and Jerry Froeber; the late Emmanuel and Nancy; Grace (the late Francis) Thueringer ~ Renton, Wash.; Joe (Shirley) ~ Mound, Minn.; the late Leo (Crystal) ~ Billings, Mont.; Matt, Jr. (Lois) ~ Watford City; Harry ~ Manfred; Garry (Betty) ~ Bismarck, N.D.; Ned (Jackie) ~ Mitchell, Neb.; Bill (Carol) ~ Denver, Colo.; Clara (Gerald) ~ Fargo; and Lorretta (Joel) Graumann ~ Fountain Hills, Arizona Matt and Mary enjoyed the blessings of many grandchildren during their lives. Family members remember their hard work ethic, strong faith, moral values, and German Russian ethnic foods. Community: Members of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Fessenden, the Manfred Farmers Union, and while in Harvey – St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.

Jacob and Martha Helland Husband's Full Name: Jacob Helland Husband's Place of Birth: Norway Husband's Father's Name: unknown Husband's Mother's Name: unknown Husband's Siblings' Names: unknown Wife's Full Name: Martha Solberg Helland Wife's Place of Birth: Buxton, ND Wife's Father's Name: Andrew Solberg Wife's Mother's Name: Kjersti Gunderson Solberg Wife's Siblings' Names: Edwin, Nils, Clara Dybing, Gilman, Malvin, Arthur, Carl Children's Names: Myrtle Alfstad, Palma, Ruth Alexander, Violet Young, Arnold, Mae Loback, Wallace, Donald Martha was born at Buxton, and was reared at Manfred; Jacob was born in Norway. They were married in Manfred in 1914. Shortly after their marriage Jacob and Martha moved to homestead south of Plaza where they farmed. In 1944 they returned to Manfred where they lived at the Harley Boese/Skogmo farm until 1952 when they moved to Minot. Jacob died in 1969 and in 1973, 10 years prior to her death Martha moved to St. Paul, where she entered a nursing home. During the time she lived at Plaza she was a member of Lucky Mound Lutheran Church south of Plaza and the American Lutheran Church Women.

Lars Ostrem Full Name: Lars Ostrem Place of Birth: Valdres, Norway Father's Name: Even Ostrem Mother's Name: Kjersti Heen Ostrem Siblings' Names: Ivan, Bertha Satterlee, Henry, Theodore, Christine Anderson, Evelyn Fisher, Arnt, Inga Reinholt, Ivar Lars Ostrem was born in Norway and as a young boy came with his parents to Tioga, ND. As a young man, Lars came to the Manfred community and worked for a number of farmers. One of these farmers was Bendik Rogne. He worked on Rogne farm for him while Bendik was in California. Bendik was so pleased with his help that he rented the land to him. In 1929, Lars’ parents moved from Tioga to the “Rogne” farm with him. In about 1942 Lars decided to retire from farming. He then bought a house in Manfred from a Mrs. John (Emma) Nelson. His parents lived there with him. Lars’ dad Even began working as custodian for the Manfred School and continued in this until his retirement, at which time his son Lars took over that position at that time. Lars and his parents joined Vang Lutheran Church of Manfred and were active members. He was also an active member of the Fagerlund Sons of Norway Lodge of Manfred, where he often had accordion in hand playing for programs and dances. His nieces and nephews often talk about the many family gatherings held at Lars and remember that their uncle taught them how to play croquet, which was a common activity at these gatherings.

Pioneer Life Pioneer Life – Skit by the Luther League in 1970 Introduction: Marilyn Johnson We would like to bring you today a few “living pictures” from the past showing you somewhat how our pioneer parents and grandparents dressed and lived. While we hope that you will be entertained by this part of our program, entertainment is not the chief purpose. We hope that after you have seen this feature you will have gained a bit of appreciation, perhaps not only of the way our grandparents dressed in the “olden days” but that you will receive a little insight into the every day lives of these grand pioneers. We owe them much; ours is a richer heritage because of these sturdy, sincere, God-fearing and consecrated people of our church. Untold blessings God has given us through our church and certainly in part through the faithful struggles of the pioneer men and women who helped lay the foundation for the work which has been so richly blessed by our Lord. It is well to show gratitude and respect wherever and whenever we can. Song: Oh Jesus I Have Promised Confirmation: Randy Flick An important time in the life of a pioneer boy was his preparation for confirmation. A majority of the pioneers were confirmed in the Norwegian language and wore the clothing you see or clothing somewhat similar. With an eager and tender heart he quickly learned and accepted the eternal truths of God’s Holy Word. He studied his catechism, hymn stanzas and Bible stories until he knew them from memory. On that never-to-by forgotten day he knelt at the altar and renewing his baptismal vow, made the sincere promise to serve his Master and Lord. Song: O Perfect Love Wedding Day: Teresa Fandrich Love and romance – what a rightful heritage of youth. With proper guidance, youth is the blossom time of true emotion and a time of renewal to all that is good, noble and true. Happy is the girl who choses Christian companionship at this period of her life. When the pioneer mother was a bride there perhaps was little of outward gaiety and glamour, but as she stood at the altar she looked lovely because there was a visible unmistakable beauty and mobility of character. Together with her chosen life mate she made the earnest resolution “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Their love for each other was sanctified by their mutual love for their God. Song: Savior, Who Thy Flock Art Feeding Baptism: Garlet Melby The first baby. Who can say what an unspeakable joy was in the other’s hear as she first gazed at her young child? Her heart was filled to overflowing and from the bottom of her heart she thanked her God for this wonderful gift. Suiting her actions to her word she saw to it that this precious soul was very soon brought to her Savior in the Sacrament of Baptism. Recorded in many Ladies Aid histories are instances when a mother with her baby traveled a distance of twenty miles or more in an effort to contact a visiting pastor – and do sometimes three to five different times only to find the rumor that that pastor was there was incorrect. It was in the face of such difficulties that her child was baptized. One can almost hear her say to herself: “Dear God, take my baby into Thy fold; make him strong and lead him in the way of live.” From then on we can be sure she did not neglect the Word of God, but tried to instill into its heart and mind Christian precepts to carry with him through life. Ladies Aid – Pam Nelson and Patty Fandrich The day of Ladies Aid was one of the most important events in a pioneer woman’s life. For days ahead she would plan her work so that if necessary, the whole day, or most of it could be spent at the Ladies Aid meeting. Oftentimes she would walk many miles to get there, many times taking several children with her; maybe carrying a baby in her arms. Oftentimes walking meant going through wet marshes and swamps necessitating a complete change of clothing when she finally arrived. Our pioneer women did not lose sight of the principle aim in getting together, namely that of learning more about God, hearing His word read, and singing hymns of prayer and praise. We women of the present generation would do well to take special note of this. Song: A Mighty Fortress is our God Attending Church – Randy Flick Sunday meant chiefly one thing to our pioneers. That was a day set aside for the worship of God. Services were held in the homes and then sometimes in schoolhouses until churches could be built. Their love for God’s Word was deep and they had it preached and taught in their midst as they had always had it in their homes when they were children. One pioneer history tells about how glad and thankful a certain family was when they heard the Word of God preached there in American on their arrival from Norway. They said they had worried much about their baby daughter, fearing they would not be able to give her Christian training in this strange land. You can’t imagine how glad they were the first time they heard a sermon in this country; here was the Word of God being explained in the same way that it had always been heard at home in Norway, with the services conducted in the very same manner. Song: Faith of Our Fathers Let us not forget to pay tribute to the Christian parents who worked hard in their lowly homes; who did not neglect the Word of God, but tried to instill into the minds and hearts of their children Christian precepts to carry with them through life. As one historian says “When I think of these pioneers, quiet and unobtrusive, expecting and wishing for no earthly reward, I think of their self-sacrificing service, their devotion to duty. No one sang their praises nor did they expect it. They are truly the heroes of those pioneer times. God bless them. Members of Luther League: Randy Flick Pam Nelson Patty Fandrich Garlet Melby Teresa Fandrich Marilyn Johnson Song: O God Our Help in Ages Past Source: Luther League Members Event Vang Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary Program Date: 1970

Gustav and Augusta Boese Husband's Full Name: Gustav Boese Husband's Place of Birth: Shonviese, East Prussia Husband's Father's Name: Julius Boese Husband's Mother's Name: Catharine Krueger Boese Husband's Siblings' Names: 1st Wife's Full Name: Augusta Pohlke Wife's Place of Birth: Russia Children's Names: Arthur, Louis, Hugo, Leo, Baby Boy (died) 2nd Wife's Full Name: Wilhelminia Wife's Place of Birth: Germany 3rd Wife's Full Name: Maria Broschat Wife's Place of Birth: Preussen Children's Names: Erich, Arno, Aimee, Elmer Within his lifetime, Gustav experienced many joys and also much sorrow. Like his father, Gustav lived in three countries over the years. He was born at Shonviese, East Prussia Germany to Julius and Catharine Boese on October 9, 1859. At age six, Gustav, his parents, and two siblings moved to Russia in the hopes of better opportunities. Gustav grew to manhood there, and in about 1882 he married Augusta Poelke who was born 1862 in Russia. Their first child Arthur was born in 1883 and their second child Louis in 1884. In 1886, Gustav, his wife Augusta and their two children made a harrowing escape from Russia together with his father and family. Having crossed safely, they then made their way to Hamburg, Germany were they immigrated together to America on the ship Polaria arriving at New York on June 21, 1886. Gustav and Augusta settled at Madison, South Dakota where their son Hugo was born April 9, 1887, son Leo on April 11, 1889, and another son in 1891 who died at birth. During that same year, Augusta had to be admitted to the State Hospital in Yankton. In 1893, Gustav and his children moved to Manfred Township by ox team. Sadly in 1899, his wife Augusta and sixteen other women perished in a fire at the Yankton State Hospital. On January 17, 1900, Gustav became an American citizen witnessed by Karl Radke and Rudolph Fiebich. He married Wilhelminia (Minnie) Rappuhn, widow of Gustave Rappuhn, but this marriage did not last. Tragically, his oldest son Arthur died in 1907 when dragged by a team of horses. In time, Gustav went to California where he became a carpenter. On November 12, 1914 at Lodi, California, he married for a third time to Maria (Mary) Broschat born March 17, 1881 at Labiau, East Prussia Germany. Their child Erich was born August 30, 1915, then Arno on June 10, 1918, and Aimee on February 21, 1923. Sadly, two of their children died young: Baby Aimee on July 10, 1923 and 5½ year old Arno on January 23, 1924. Their last child Elmer was born November 27, 1924. Maria died at San Joaquin, California on February 16, 1938 and Gustav died at Modesto, California on September 30, 1942. Source: New Manfred News December 2003 – page 5

Oliver and Agnes Berve Husband's Full Name: Oliver Berve Husband's Place of Birth: Buxton, ND Husband's Father's Name: Ole Berve Husband's Mother's Name: Anna Berve Husband's Siblings' Names: Jonas, Hannah Ramsfield, Cecilia, Olga, Egert, Olida Ravnaas, Eilert, Casper Wife's Full Name: Agnes Hagen Berve Wife's Place of Birth: Hawley, Clay, Minnesota Wife's Father's Name: Syvert Hagen Wife's Mother's Name: Susanne Helene Solem Wife's Siblings' Names: Mathilda, Hannah, Selma, Mabel, Morris, Lester, Nora, Orville, Leland Brothers Eilert and Oliver Berve Mr. Berve was born November 26, 1894, at Buxton. In 1895 he came with his parents to a farm in Fram Township, Wells County. He married Agnes Hagen December 6, 1948, at Harvey. They farmed northwest of Fessenden until 1959, when they retired. Then they moved to Harvey where they since have lived. Mr. Berve was president for many years of the Bethel Lutheran Church Council. The funeral was Saturday, November 1980, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, rural Manfred, burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife and several nieces and nephews. (source - obituary)

Lars and Gina Burkum Husband's Full Name: Lars Burkum Husband's Place of Birth: Lærdal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Ola Olsson Børko Husband's Mother's Name: Anna Persdotter Mo Husband's Siblings' Names: Jens Olsson Bøe Brita Olsdatr, Per Olsson, Ola Olsson Nordre Bøekjo Wife's Full Name: Guri Gudbrandsdatter Rogne Wife's Place of Birth: Rogne, Øystre Slidre, Oppland, Norway Wife's Father's Name: Gudbrand Kristensen Rogne/Melby Wife's Mother's Name: Marit Olsdotter Rogne Wife's Siblings' Names: Kristen, Ola, Gudbrand, Ragnhild Children's Names: Lester and a child who died at childbirth Gina Burkum Lars Burkum Guri (known as Gina) Rogne was born at the Røgnemarke Farm in Rogne, Øystre Slidre, Norway on January 7, 1876, the fourth child of Gudbrand Kristenson Rogne and Marit Olsdotter Rogne. Gina, together with her brothers Kristin, Gudbrand, and Ole decided to immigrate to America, and thereafter settled at Manfred where they had relatives living. It was through her Uncle Torstein K. Rogne, that she met and married Lars Burkum (Bjørkum). Lars was born in Lærdal, Sogn og Fjordane,Norway in 1856 and immigrated to America where he became friends with Torstein K. Rogne. In 1894 the two joined together as partners for the first general store at Manfred. It was named “Rogne and Burkum”. Torstein later sold his interest and moved to Canada. In 1905, Lars built a new store building naming it the “L. O. Burkum Store”. Lars and Gina’s first child died at birth on March 20, 1910. In 1912, a son, Lester was born. Gina was a very loving mother for Lester. She kept her home spotless and was a marvelous hostess. In addition to sewing, she was very talented with handwork such as crocheting and Hardanger. Her work was precise and beautiful. Fortunately, many of the pieces she created are on display at the Manfred Heritage Museum. After selling the Burkum Store in 1916, Lars and Gina bought a farmstead three miles west of Manfred. Here they farmed the rest of their lives. Gina died July 11, 1941, and Lars died two years later on July 7, 1943.