ATLAS OF PALO ALTO COUNTY 

1969

 

LEGEND

Wife's Name WF
Children's Names CH
Miscellaneous Information MI
Owner O
Renter R
Tenant T
Farm Number FN

 

TOWNSHIPS, PALO ALTO COUNTY

Independence A
Vernon B
Walnut C
Lost Island F
Highland G
Emmetsburg H
Freedom J
Fairfield K
Fern Valley L
Nevada P
Great Oak R
Silver Lake T
Booth V
Rush Lake X
Ellington Y
West Bend Z

 

 

A

     

ABERNATHY, Grant E; R; FN 11-T-3; WF Margaret (father Henry Clinie); CH John, Alan; MI Catholic, Altar Society; WF's parents own farm & she grew up here; Rented farm since 1968; CH pre-school; General farming, hogs, corn, beans; Works at Grant Medford's. Ayrshire. 
ADAMS, Andrew: T; FN 20-Y-I; WF Genevieve; CH Cecelia, Nicholas, Christopher, Andrea, Kathryn; MI Catholic; Navy Vet World War II & Korea; just came here from Virginia. Mallard, Rt. 1
AKRIDGE, Virgil "Jack": T, FN 2-H-2; WF Josephine; CH Betty, Sharon, John, Nancy, Roger, Mary, Onnie, Larry, Debbie, Patrick, Linda, Ronald; MI United Methodist; Canter Club; Pony Chuck Wagon Club; WF works at Berksley; Works at Pamline. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
ALBRANT, James: T; FN 2-H-3; CH Danny, Denny, Sheryl; MI Methodist; Air Force; Works at Morrell Packing Co. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
ALDERSON, Ervin D: R; FN 16-K-3; WF Cecelia A; CH Janice, Dianna, Gerald, James, Patricia, Elizabeth, Joseph, Jonathan; MI Methodist at Emmetsburg; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1948; Fairfield #2 School used on farm as a shop; Janice wed, 2 CH; Dianna attends Jr. College, Emmetsburg; other children in school; General Farming, livestock, sheep; Self-employed, Trucking. Cylinder, Rt. 1.
ALDERSON, Harvey: O; FN 17-K-1; WF Nellie: CH Harvey, Wayne, Loren, Ervin, Glen; MI Methodist; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1937; CH wed; 18 grandchildren; Livestock, sheep; Land farmed by Ervin; Retired. Cylinder, Rt. 1
ALESCH, Anthony: R; FN 3-C-2; WF Diane; CH Wade, Brenda; MI Catholic, WF Rosary Society; Citizen's Band Radio Club; General farming, livestock. Graettinger, Rt. 2
ALLEN, Harland W. "Skip": R: FN 27-T-1; WF Darlene (father A.P. Ricklefs): CH Susan, Doug, Lisa, Gregg; MI Zion Lutheran, Sunday School Supt, WF organist 22 yrs, Guild Circle; Korean Vet, Army; American Legion; School Board; Lifetime residents of Co; Rented farm 13 yrs; CH school & pre-school; WF works at Kundel Grocery Store; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Ayrshire, Rt. 1
ALLEN, Howard: O; FN 35-G-1; Widower; CH Jane, JoAnn; MI Ch wed; General farming; Ruthven, Rt. 2
ALLEN, Larry: R; FN 9-X-1; WF Patricia; CH Robin, Roxann, Roni, Robert, Rebecca; MI Methodist; ASC Comitteeman; Fire Chief; CH in school; General farming, hogs, corn beans; Trucks. Curlew.
ALLEN, Maurice: R; FN 20-F-1; WF Rosellen; CH Theodore, Timothy, Mary Catherine, Terrance; Maurice's son, Arliegh "Dutch"; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farm Bureau; Saddle Club; Theadore in Air Force; General farming, dairying, hogs, corn, beans, oats. Ruthven. Rt. 1
ALT, Irene: O; FN 12-A-2; CH Kathryn, Marilyn; MI Lutheran; Works at Pete's Grocery Store. Fenton, Rt 1
ANDERSEN, Anton Clarence: O; Town; WF Dorothy I. (father Carl Grohe); CH Sandra, Sharon, Sheila, Susan; MI Bethany Lutheran, Trustee, Men's Club, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Chamber of Commerce; both Country Club; Lifetime residents of Co.; Sandra & Sharon wed; Sheila attends U of Ia.; Iowa City; Susan in school; Self-employed, Andersen Construction Co. - business was started in 1940 by his father, Marinus Andersen, best known in Emmetsburg. 707 Des Moines St., Emmetsburg.
ANDERSEN, Robert M; O; Town; WF Carol J. (father Armand Larsen); CH Robert; MI Bethany Lutheran, Men's Club, WF ALCW, Circle; Emmetsburg Jr. Chamber of Commerce; WF Friday Club, Women's Club; Robert in school; Self-employed, business started by his father, Marinus - Andersen Construction Co. 2804 5th St., Emmetsburg
ANDERSEN, Soren M: O; FN 32-C-2; Widower of Mattie; CH Myra, Lars & Norvell (deceased): MI Bethany Lutheran; was Twsp. Trustee 40 yrs; Farm in family since 1868; he came from Denmark in 1908 to Co.; part of original home now used as chicken house; Retired. Emmetsburg Rt. 1.
ANDERSON, Dale A: R; FN 6-A-1; WF Janice W (father LaRue Wiseman): CH Paul, Mark, Lee, Kay, Ann; MI Catholic, Altar & Rosary Society; Farm Bureau; Lived on this farm 12 yrs; CH in school except Kay & Ann; General & grain farming, livestock; Ringsted, Rt. 2, Box 76.
ANDERSON, Edwin: R; FN 16-X-3; WF Neoma; CH Betty, Shirley, Richard, Allen; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; Farmer's Union; Eagles; WF works at Berkley's; General farming, Curlew, Rt 1
ANDERSON, John W: O; FN 28-C-2; WF Leona A (father Anton Swanson); CH Joneva, William, Linda; MI Bethel Lutheran, WF ALCW, Circle; Lived in Co. 36 yrs, WF lifetime; Owned farm since 1941; Janeva wed, 4 CH; William works at Ft. Dodge; Linda attends Ia. Central Comm. College; General farming, livestock. Graettinger, Rt. 1.
ANDERSON, Lena: O; FN 33-R-2; CH Beulah, Lloyd, Norman; MI Lutheran; Beulah school teacher & lives on farm; other CH wed; Retired. Curlew, Rt. 1
ANDERSON, Lloyd: O; FN 12-V-2; WF Lucille; CH Connie, GArwin; MI Lutheran; CH in school; General farming, hogs. Curlew, Rt. 1
ANDERSON, Lowell: R; FN 34-V-3; WF Betty; CH Dawn, Lynn, Lee; MI Lutheran, Church Council, WF Circle; General farming, corn, beans. Laurens, Rt. 1
ANDERSON, Matt: R; FN 1-B-3; WF Kathryn; CH Margery, Karen, Mary; MI Metodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, poultry. Graettinger, Rt. 2
ANDERSON, Norman: R; FN 14-V-4; N.A. Curlew.
ANDERSON, Roger W: O & R; FN 36-Z-1; WF Joyce (father James Truelsen): CH Dennis, Diane, Dwayne, Elizabeth; MI Methodist; Teamster's Union; Lived here 9 years; CH in school; Truck driver for Ellsworth Freight Line at Eagle Grove. West Bend, Rt. 1.
ANDERSON, Willard: R; FN 27-Y-1; N.A. Mallard.
ANDRE, John: O; FN 13-C-1; WF Bernice; CH Kenneth, Melvin; MI Catholic; Melvin lives at home; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg
ANDRE, Margaret: O; FN 1-B-3; Widow of Peter; CH John, Kathryn, Anne, Susie, Helen & Peter (deceased); MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; Land farmed by son-in-law, Matt; Retired. Graettinger, Rt. 2
ANDREASEN, Emil C: O; FN 27-R-1; WF Myra C (father Soren Andersen); CH Ruth, Phillip, Mark; MI Bethany Lutheran, WF ALCW, Circle, Phillip & Mark Luther League; Farm Bureau; Farm Services; WF Election Co. Board; Lived in Co. 24 yrs., WF entire life except 3 yrs; Ruth attends U of Ia.; Phillip a Sr., wrestling & concert choir; Mark in school, band, chorus, debate, 4 H; Phil Sudent Council & Annual Staff; WF's father, Soren Andersen,  lives with them; Farm in family since 1943; General farming, Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
ANKENY, Delmar H: O; FN 15-J-2; WF Irene (father Gene Harrington): CH Vivian, Dwight, Vincent; MI Catholic, WF CDA, Circle; Rotary Club; Masons; Golf Club; Lived on farm since 1944; Vivian wed, 2 CH; Dwight wed, 5 CH; Vincent at home, he & Dwight partners working section of farm land; Farm is old Blair-Gowery Farm; Retired. Emmetsburg
ANKENY, Dwight D: O; FN 6-J-2; WF M. Agnes (father Edward Hesse); CH Gary, Jay, Neil, Mark, Lee; MI Catholic, WF CDA, Ladies Aid; WF Garden Club, Hospital Auxiliary; Farm in family & lived here 17 yrs; Gary & Jay attend ISU; other CH in school; General & grain farming, livestock, sheep. Emmetsburg Rt. 2.
ANLIKER, David: T; FN 19-G-2; WF Virginia; CH David, Daniel, Darwin; MI Lutheran; CH school & pre-school; Works for Lehmann's Dairy. Ruthven T. 2
ANLIKER, Leonard E: R; FN 28-L-4; WF Helen C (father Ernest Metzger); CH Brenda, Bryan; MI Apostolic Christian; Army National Guard; Lived in Co. 27 yrs, WF 6 yrs; FArm in family since 1942; CH pre-school; General farming, livestock. Rodman Box 104.
ANLIKER, Sidney: R; FN 19-L-3; WF Bonnie; CH Mark, Keith; MI Protestant; Farm Bureau; Cylinder Lions; WF NEA, ISEA; WF teacher at Emmetsburg Comm. School; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
ANTOINE, Clement J: O; FN 22-T-3; MI Catholic, K of C; Farm Bureau; Farmers Union; Farm bought by Fred Antoine in 1901 & by Clement & brother in 1928; General farming, livestock, corn, beans, oats. Ayrshire, Rt. 1
APPEL, Einer: O & R; FN 30-C-2; MI Bethel Lutheran, Vice Pres. Church Council; Farm Bureau; Bowling: Lived in Co. since 1935 & family owned this farm since 1935; Father, Otto; General farming, livestock, dairying. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
APPEL, Hans: O; FN 10-X-2; WF Gwenna; CH Collinee, Gayle, Mark, Bruce, Lori; MI Church of the Brethren, Farm Mgr of Church Farm, Sunday School Supt., WF Sunday School teacher; Army; Farm Bureau; WF Pres. DHIA; Fireman; Town Council; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans, oats. Curlew, Box 44.
ABBOGAST, Clarence: R; FN 25-A-2; WF Helen; CH Yvonne, Adrian (deceased); MI Methodist, Board of Trustees; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs, poultry; PAG Seed Corn dealer. Fenton, Rt. 1.
ARNDT, Lester T; FN 11-T-2; WF Eileen; CH Marcia; MI Lutheran, Church Treas.; General farming, livestock, corn, oats, beans. Ayrshire, Rt. 1
ARNOLD, Edward J. "Jay": O; FN 25-X-1; WF Olga; CH George, Thomas, David; MI Catholic, WF Christian Mothers, CDA; Navy Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farm Bureau; Bought farm in 1954; George wed; Thomas lives in Ft. Dodge; David in Navy; Boys had band "Unquines" thru school; General farming, livestock, corn, oats; Auctioneer; Real Estate Broker. Mallard, Rt. 1

 B

BAADE, William; R; FN 28-Z-2; WF Alice; CH Douglas, Stephen; MI Presbyterian; Vet World War II & Korea; American Legion; Farmers Union; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1
BACKSTROM, Dean L: R; FN 9-X-2; WF Delores M (father Hilbert Sage); CH Dale, Dennis, Debra; MI Lutheran at Mallard, Laymen's League, WF Circle; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; CH in 4H & school; Lived in Co. most of lives; WF works for Berkley; General farming, livestock; has truck hauling farm. Curlew, Rt. 1
BACKSTROM, Milford: O; FN 12-V-3; WF Vyonne; CH Marylin, Carol, Jerry, Shirley; MI Methodist; General farming, hogs. Curlew, Rt. 1
BACKSTROM, Ronald: R; FN 20-X-1; WF Eileen; CH Julie, Jean; MI Methodist; Navy Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm in family since 1938; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Curlew, Rt. 1
BAEDKE, August: O; FN 5-T-4; WF Anna; CH Harold, Paul, Dorothy; MI Lutheran; Retired. Ruthven, Rt. 2
BAEDKE, Eugene M: R & T; FN 4-F-3; WF Dora E (father Jens Flint); CH Debbie, Carolyn, David; MI Bethel Lutheran; WF Circle; Korean Vet; Both lifetime residents of Co. except 2 yrs; Livedhere since 1964; his father, Martin; CH in school; WF self-employed, Rug weaver; General farming, dairying, corn, beans, oats, Graettinger, Rt. 1
BAEDKE, Martin A: O & R; FN 3-F-3; WF Amanda M (father Julius Wolff) CH Eugene, Josie Ann, Martin Lee, Larry Ronald; MI Emmanuel Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid; Owned farm since 1945; both lived in Co. since 1930; CH wed; 9 grandchildren; Ronald in Army & Army Band at West Point; General farming, dairying, hogs, corn, beans, oats. Graettinger, Rt. 1
BAEDKE, Paul: Town; WF Ida; CH Nancy, Jerry, Barbara (deceased); MI Lutheran; WF Mgr. of Hi-Way Cafe; General farming, hogs, sheep. Ruthven, Box 216.
BALGEMAN, Harry,; R; FN 6-L-1; WF Ernestine; CH Jerald, Janice; MI Lutheran, WF Catholic; NFO; General farming. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BANNISTER, Lloyd: O; FN 5-Y-4; WF Blanche; CH Charles, Louis, Wayne, Iva, June, Dale; MI CH wed except Dale; General farming, corn, beans. Mallard. Rt 2
BANWART, Archie J: O; FN 8-L-1; MI Vet World War II; American Legion; Lived in Co. & owned farm since Mar, 1964; General farming, livestock; Truck driver. Rodman, Rt. 1
BANWART, Elmer: O; FN 12-Z-1; WF Esther, CH Sidney, Jeanne, Barbara, Marilyn; MI Apostolic Christian; Vet World War II; National Rural Letter Carriers Assoc; Mail carrier. West Bend, Rt. 2
BANWART, Ervin: O; FN 35-P-1; WF Emelia; CH Charlotte; MI Apostolic Christian; Farm Bureau; Charlotte works at Bank at West Bend; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 2
BANWART, Fred: O; FN 18-Z-3WF Iva; CH Donald, Delores, Albert; MI Methodist, Men's Club; Farm Bureau; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1
BANWART, Orville: R; FN 34-B-3; WF Bernice; CH Kenneth, Linda; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, dairying, hogs, poultry. Cylinder.
BANWART, Ralph: O; FN 28-L-1; WF Dorothy; CH Patricia, John; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BANWART, Robert: R; FN 24-Z-4; WF Carolyn; CH Timothy, Larry, Elizabeth; MI Apostolic Christian; Navy 2 yrs; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1
BANWART, Robert W: O & R; FN 1-P-4; WF Irene; CH Joyce, Debbie, Annette; MI Presbyterian, Elder; Farm Bureau; CH school & preschool; General farming, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BARBER, Alton: O; FN 5-R-1; MI Methodist; Brother, Walter, & sister, Edna, also lives here; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BARBER, James: R; FN 8-Z-2; WF Charlotte; CH Dennis, Donna, Ronald, Rhonda; MI Presbyterian; Farm Bureau; Masons; Easter Star; Lions Club; General & grain farming, dairying, hogs, poultry. West Bend, Rt. 1
BARBER, Ray: O; FN 8-Z-1; WF Lulu; CH James, T Richard; MI Presbyterian; Farm Bureau; Retired. West Bend, Rt. 1
BARBER,  Robert: R; FN 1-Y-4; N.A. Mallard.
BARE, Keith: O; FN 31-H-3; WF Janice; CH Scott; MI Methodist; WF American Assoc. of Univ. Women; NEA; ISEA; Masons; CH pre-school; General farming; Teacher at Spencer, Ia. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BARGMAN, James: R; FN 22-L-2; WF Melva; CH Luan, Jay Lee, Tara; MI Methodist; Army 2 yrs; 3rd generation to farm land; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BARKVE, Harry: R; FN 15-K-2; WF Gloria; CH Garry, Scott, Jeffrey; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; CH school & pre-school; General farming, hogs, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BARKVE, Harry, Sr: O; FN 33-A-1; Widower of Selma; CH Margurite, Irene, Harry Jr., Loretta; MI Lutheran; Vet World War I; American Legion; Farm Bureau; Sheep; Retired farmer, Cylinder, Rt. 1
BARNETT, Dallas L: Town; WF Rita A (father Fred Bower); CH Jeffrey, Brent; MI Assumption Catholic; Jaycees; CH pre-school; WF a RN; he is Mgr of Custom Farmer Service. 303 Wallace St., Emmetsburg.
BARTELS, Ronald: T; FN 8-C-1; WF Betty, CH Jeffrey, Kimberly, Brent; MI Lutheran, Army 3 yrs; NEA, ISEA, Guidance Counsel & Coach. Graettinger, Box 276.
BATES, Kenneth: T; FN 35-T-5; WF Aura Beth; CH Shawn, Shannon, Shad; MI Catholic; Navy 3 mos. ; CH pre-school; Lathe operator. Curlew, Rt. 1
BATES, Paul K: R; FN 15-B-2; WF Evelyn (father Fred Halstead); CH Marlene, Elaine, MI Immaculate Conception Catholic at Graettinger, K of C, Rosary Society; Vet World War II; Lifetime residents of Co; Ch in school; Livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BAUER, Boyd W: O; FN 11-R-2; WF LeAnn (father Roy Jackson): CH Linda, Vicky, Cindy, Larry, Boyd Jr., Bill, Mike; Mi Bethany Lutheran; Recently moved to Co; CH in school except Mike; General farming, Emmetsburg Rt. 2
BAUER, Ralph J: O; Town, WF Lillie M (father Carl Dangelowsky): CH Marcia, Michele, Lance; MI Catholic, Holy Rosary, WF Lutheran, Ladies Aid, Circle; Vet World War II; American Legion; Chamber of Commerce; National Fed. of Ind. Business Inc; NADA; Ia. Dealers Assoc; both Bridge Club & Country Club; CH in school; Implement business started by his father, Ralph C, in 1938; Ralph J started this business in Whittemore in 1946 and moved to Emmetsburg in 1959; Owns Palo Alto Implement Co. Whittemore.
BAUMANN, Michael P: O; FN 11-L-2; WF Patricia A )father Andrew Miller) : CH Darrold, Mary Ann, Michael, Josephine; MI St. Michael's Catholic, WF Rosary Society, CDUE; Farmers Union; NFO; Farm in family 62 years; CH wed except Josephine; 10 grandchildren; General farming, dairying, hogs. Whittemore, Rt. 1
BAUMANN, Mike P: O; FN 25-L-1; WF Eleanor M (father Andrew Miller); CH Darrold, Mary Ann, Michael, Josephine; MI St. Michael's Catholic, WF Rosary Society, CDUE; Farmers Union; NFO; Farm in family 62 years; CH wed except Josephine; 10 grandchildren; General farming, dairying, hogs. Whittemore, Rt. 1
BAUMUNK, WAlter F: O; FN 25-C-1; WF Lulu F (father Marion Martin); CH Earl, Shirley, Paul, Don (deceased); MI United Methodist, Steward, WF Pres. Palo Alto Co United Church Women, WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Co. Fir Board; K of P; DOKK; WF Pythia Sisters; Owned farm since 192 and lived in Co since 1944; Earl wed, 2 CH, Vocational Director at Farmington, Mich; Don's widow, Roberta, lives in Des Moines; Paul in Army; Shirley Exec Director American Cancer organization at Madison, Wisc; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BAXTER, William D, Jr: O; FN 22-X-5; WF Mary Etta; CH Pamela, Londa, Jeanna, Billy, Gerry; MI Methodist, Church Board, Methodist Men, WF WSCS; Farmers Union; NFO; Shriners of Sioux City; York Right Masons, Blue Lodge of Clover; WF Eastern Star, Coffee Club; Farm in family since 1933 when father, Wm., Sr, bought land; General frming, livestock, corn, beans. Mallard, Rt. 2
BAXTER, William N: O; FN 15-X-4; WF Gertie C (father Claus Johnson); CH William D, Audrey A; MI Methodist, Pastor Relations Committee, WF Lutheran, Ladies Aid, Circle; Army Vet World War I; Farmers Union; NFO; Farm in family since 1943; CH wed; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 2
BAYER, John: R; FN 10-Y-1; WF Bernadine; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs, beans. Mallard Rt. 2
BAYSINGER, Martin: T; FN 10-V-1; WF Kathleen; MI Service 1965-67; American Legion; WF teacher at Ayrshire; Works at Farmers Coop Elevator, Ayrshire. Curlew, Rt. 1
BEATTY, Raymond D: O; FN 4-J-1; WF Marion E (father Andrew Gappa); CH Judy, Barbara, Beth, Tony, Nancy, Cassie; MI Catholic, WF Circle; Vet World War II; Farmers Union; Lived on farm 20 years; Farm in family 24 years; Lifetime residents of Co; Judy and Barbara attend school in Mpls; Beth at Emmetsburg Community College; Tony high school grad, 1968; other CH in school; General and gran farming, hogs. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BECK, Robert L: O; FN 17-C-1; WF Elizabeth V (father T.W. Doyle); CH Eleanor, Martha, William; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, WF Rosary Society; Farmers Union; Farm in family since 1920; original home on place is used as chicken house; Dist #2 school house was in NW corner of Sec 17; Lifetime residents of Co; Eleanor wed, 3 CH; Martha attends ISU at Ames; William attends Mankato State U; General farming, corn beans. Graettinger, Rt. 1.
BEDDOW, Dale F: O; FN 7-T-2; WF Norma K (father Claude Mullen); CH R Dean, Billy, Donna, Danny, Susan; MI United Methodist, WSCS; he was born on farm; Farm in family since 1910, his father, Jack; Donna, Danny, Susan in school; General farming. Ruthven, Rt. 2
BEHRENDS, Harvey: O; FN 4-A-4; MI Presbyterian; Farm Bureau; General & grain farming. Ringsted, Rt. 2
BEKX, Harry: R; FN 19-L-2; WF Ann, CH Theresa, Lorraine, Nancy; MI Catholic; NFO; CH in school; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BEKX, Marion: FN 1-C-1; N.A. Graettinger, Rt. 2
BENNINGER, Joseph; O; FN 22-Z-1; WF Evelyn; MI Apostolic Chrisitan; Farm Bureau; Retired. West Bend, Rt. 1
BENSEN, Lyle: O & R; FN 3-A-2; WF Diane; MI Presbyterian; Army 2 yrs; Farm Bureau; WF NEA, ISEA; WF teacherat Ringsted; General & grain farming, livestock; Auctioneer. Ringsted, Rt. 2
BENSEN, Roy: O; FN 3-A-1; WF Florence; CH Leila, Leona, Lyle; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Retired. Ringsted, Rt. 2
BENSON, Carl E: Town; WF Marjorie R (father Henry J Spies); CH Curtis, Georganne, Robert C, James J; MI St. Thomas Catholic, K of C, WF CDA, Rosary Society; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; Chamber of Commerce; Elks; both Country Club; Lived in Co since 1965; Curtis wed, 2 CH; Georganne wed, 2 CH; Robert attends Emmetsburg Community College; James at Mankato State; Bought business from Charles Storck Jan 1, 1965; self-employed, Pres of Benson Motor Inc. 2808 - 7th St., Emmetsburg.
BENTON, Roy: O; FN 8-X-1; WF Gladys; CH Velma, Betty; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs. Curlew
BERGER, Arnold: O; FN 8-G-2; WF Elsa; CH Richard, Yvonne; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF auxiliary; CH wed; Richard in Air Force; Self-employed, George Repair; General farming. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BERGSTROM, Bill: T; Fn 28-P-3; WF Janice; CH Jeffrey, Todd; MI Catholic; Farm labor. Mallard, Rt. 1.
BERGSTROM, Robert L: R; FN 30-K-1; WF Rosalind F; CH Richard, Robert, Randall, Regina; MI Assembly of God; Air Force 4 yrs; Farm Bureau; Richard in school, 4H; other CH pre-school; General farming, livestock; Sells United Hagie Seed Corn. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERGSTROM, Robert L: R; FN 35-Y-3; WF Betty; CH Carol, Donna, Mike, Susan, Brad; MI Catholic; his father, Everett, bought this farm in 1949; General farming, hogs, corn, beans. Mallard, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Amos C: O; FN 36-B-6; WF Pearl L (father Oscar Knudson); CH Ronald, Janet, Roger, Randall, Ritchie; MI St. John's Lutheran, Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; TWP Trustee; WF Vernon Volunteer, CO Farm Bureau & Emmetsburg Federated Women; Owned their farm since 1939; Grandfather Knudson homesteaded this in 1891; Ronald wed Marlene Naig, 2 CH Cylinder; Janet wed Alex Fremling, 2 CH, Rockville, Md; Rogert wed Linda Freeman, 4 CH, Emmetsburg; Randall wed Linda Johnston, St. Paul, Minn; Ritchie in school, 4H, band, wrestling, chorus; General farming, hogs, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Bennie: O; FN 20-A-2; WF Irene; CH Beverly, Mark, Linda; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Bert B: O; FN 29-J-1; WF Leone (father Lewis Larson); CH Eugene, Colleen, Gary, Dennis, Richard; MI Lutheran, WF Circle; Farm Bureau; Lived here 32 yrs; CH wed except Dennis & Richard in school; 4 grandchildren; General & grain farming, livestock, sheep. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BERKLAND, Clarence J: O; FN 35-J-1; WF Maxine G; CH Cheryl, Joyce, Beth, Joan, Bruce, Rita; MI St. John's Lutheran at Depew, Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Cheryl & Joyce wed; Cheryl, Beth, Joan attend Augustana College at Sioux Falls; Bruce attends Dunwoody Institute, Mpls; Rita in school; Lifetime resident of Co; WF 25 yrs; Farm in family 15 yrs; Rita cheer leader, band; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, David L: R; FN 2-K-1; WF Beverly A; CH Michael, Paula, Jeffrey; MI St. Lukes Lutheran at Fairville, Secy of Church, Men's Club, WF Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co; WF 15 yrs; Lived on farm since 1947; CH in school, band; Mike Walther League; WF Band Mothers; Twsp Committeeman; General farming, livestock. Fenton, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Ernest A: O; FN 21-A-3; WF Sylvia O (father Louis Larson); CH David, Donna, Stanley, Steven, Timothy; MI St. John's Lutheran, WF Circle, ALCW; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co 40 yrs; WF lifetime; Farm in family about 45 yrs; CH wed except Timothy in school; 9 grandchildren; retired. Fenton.
BERKLAND, Ervin J: O; FN 26-J-1; WF Marguerite N (father Harry Barkve); CH Marlys, Mervin, Larry, Richard, Diana, Bonnie, Janell, Keith, Colleen; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, Brotherhood, WF Circle, ALCW; Farm Bureau; Vice Pres. Fair Board; WF 4H Leader; Lifetime residents of Co; Marlys wed, 1 CH; Mervin wed, in Vietnam; Larry in Army; Diana wed; Bonnie attends Waldorf College; other CH in school; Lived in Co & farm in family 23 yrs; General farming, grain, livestock, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Eugene: O; FN 16-F-5; WF Joan; CH Daniel, Lorie, Curtis; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Beef Producers Assoc; General farming, livestock, corn beans. Terril, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Lloyd M; O; Town; WF LaVaun B (father Edward Priebe); CH Darrel, Judith, Gary, Joyce; MI St. Lukes Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; WF Bridge Club; both lived in Co in early life & school, left & returned to Co. in 1965; CH wed except Joyce attends Luther Hospital at Des Moines; 2 grandchildren; Gary in Peace Corps; Owns Emmetsburg Sales Co., Inc.; Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker. 2501 6th St, Emmetsburg
BERKLAND, Martin: O; FN 10-A-1; WF Marguerite; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; General & grain farming, hogs, poultry, sheep. Ringsted, Rt. 2
BERKLAND, Reuben: O & R; FN 27-A-2; WF Lella; CH William, Lois, Arlet, Lyndon, Eldon, Shirley, Janet, Ronald, Paul; MI Lutheran, Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Paul in Army; General & grain farming, livestock, sheep. Fenton, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Melvin: O & R; FN 17-A-2; WF Violet; CH Marlin, Karen; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock; Sells Farmers Hybrid Hogs & Seed Corn. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERKLAND, Ronald D: O; Town; WF Marlene (father Tom Naig); CH Russel, Joel; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, Vice res. Church Council, WF ALCW, Circle; Army 2 yrs; Treas. Lion's Club; Lifetime residents of Co.; CH pre-school; Self-employed, Owner & Mgr of Cylinder Lumber Co. Cylinder, Box 115.
BERKLAND, Steven: R; FN 13-B-1; WF Jacqueline; CH Barbara, Mark; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Farm owned by his father, Andrew, since 1945; CH pre-school; Farms parents land, General farming, hogs, poultry. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BERNINGHAUS, HUGO: R: FN 25-K-4; WF Malinda; CH Edward, Betty; MI Lutheran; CH work but live at home; General farming, dairying, poultry, hogs. Whittemore, Rt. 1
BERTE, Edmund A: O & R: FN 11-L-1; WF Jo Ann E (father Ernest Bormann): CH Kevin, DEan, Craig; MI St. Michael's Catholic, Holy Name Society, WF Rosary Society; National Guard; Farm in family about 50 yrs; Fern Valley Dist School was on farm & first teacher was Sadie Roth, school was moved 3 miles N of Whittemore on Hwy 44 & made into home; Lived in Co since 1961; CH pre-school; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BERRYHILL, Robert: T; FN 32-C-1; WF Irene; CH Debra, Julia, Robert Scott; MI Lutheran; Jaycees; CH school & pre-school; Insurance adjuster. Graettinger, Box 336
BERVIN, Anton: O; FN 8-G-B; N.A. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BESCH, Isadore: T; FN 1-Z-1; WF Mary; CH Robert, Orville, Theodore, Gerald; MI Catholic; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 2
BESCH, Maurice: R: FN 33-K-1; WF Donna; CH LuAnn; MI Catholic; Air Force 2 yrs; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BESCH, Raymond M: O; FN 36-P-1; WF Catherine G (father Leo Mulroney); CH Richard, Patricia, Gerald; MI Assumption Catholic, K of C, WF Catholic Daughters, Rosary Society; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farmers Union; Lived in Co 20 yrs; WF lifetime; Part of farm in family about 100 yrs; CH in school; Richard wrestling; Gerald chorus; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 2
BESCH, Robert: T: FN 22-L-4 WF Ruby; CH Marcia, Mark; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; American Legion; CH school & pre-school; WF Teacher at St. Peter's & Paul's Catholic School; Both own Bob's Grocery. Rodman, Rt. 1
BIERSTEDT, Wilfred C: R: FN 26-A-2; WF Stella P (father Pete Randa): MI St. Luke's Lutheran at Fairville, Elder, WF DePew Circle; Farm Bureau; Both lived here 26 yrs; WF born in Co; General farming, livestock. Fenton, Rt. 1
BINDER, Leslie: O & R: FN 34-T-2; WF Ellen; CH Mary, Patricia, Joan; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock, corn, beans; Sells Insurance for Farm Bureau. Ayrshire, Rt. 1
BISENIUS, James W: Town; WF Lois E (father Roy Leuer): CH James Jr, Jerry, Linda, Donna, Richard; MI Assumption Catholic, WF Ladies Aid; Chamber of Commerce; Vice res. Kiwani's Club; Cornland Board of Realtors; National & State Realty Assoc; Voting member National Fed. Ind. Business; both Country Club; Athletic Booster; Lived in Co. since 1940, WF lifetime; James Jr attends Buena Vista College; other CH in school; Self-employed, Bisenius Real Estate & Credit Reporting & Collecting; Owns & operates Detective Agency. 2207 - 17th St, Emmetsburg.
BISGAARD, Arnold: O: FN 10-F-1; WF Doris I (father Daniel O'Niell): CH Donald, Arleen, Aileen, Ruth Ann, Robert; MI Bethel Lutheran, Usher, Cemetery Trustee, WF Ladies Aid, Circle; Beef Producers Assoc; Farm in family since1942; CH wed except Robert in Jr. College; General farming, livestock, sheep. Graettinger, Rt. 1
BISGARD, Einer: O; FN 33-C-2; WF Wilma R (father George Warren); CH Earl, Virginia, Norman; MI Bethel Lutheran, WF ALCW, Circle; Lived in Co since 1942; CH wed; 10 grandchildren; Rents land out. Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt 1
BLAKE, Jack: R: FN 28-Y-1; N.A. Mallard, Rt. 1
BLASS, Hans M: O & R; FN 27-K-3; WF Hazel A (father H.S. Kooker): CH Doris, Susan, Rick; MI Methodist, Lay Leader, WF WSCS, Circle; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Twsp Committeeman; Masons; both Easter Star; Lived his entire life on this farm except for Service; Farm in family since 1918; Doris attends Augustana College, Sioux Falls; Susan works in Emmetsburg; Rick in school, band; General farming, dairying, poultry. Cylinder, Rt 1
BLECKWENN, Anna S: O; FN 3-K-2; Widow of Daniel; CH Doris, Eleanor, Virgil, Theresa, Donna; MI St. Luke's Lutheran at Fairville, Ladies Aid; Lived in Co 47 years; Farm in family since 1908; part of home used to be Fairville Post Office; CH wed; 16 grandchildren; Land farmed by Virgil. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BLECKWENN, Ella: O; FN 15-K-1; Widow of Robert; CH Lucile: MI Lutheran; Poultry; Rents land out. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BLECKWENN, Gilbert L: R: FN 11-K-3; WF Dorothy E: CH Garry, Mark, Bert; MI St. Luke's Lutheran at Fairville, WF Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; Both lifetime residents of CO except 2 yrs; Farm in family about 90 yrs; Garry wed, 1 CH; Bert wed; Mark works in Morgan City, La; General farming. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BLECKWENN, Virgil: R; FN 3-K-3; WF Dorothy; CH David, Daniel, Dennis, Darcia; MI Lutheran; Army 2 yrs; Farm Bureau; General farming, dairying. Cylinder, Rt 1.
BLEUER, John: O; FN 22-Z-4; CH Paul, Rolland, Irene, Burnadine; MI Catholic; Retired. West Bend, Rt. 1
BLIGHTON, Clifford: R: FN 23-A-1; WF Arlene; CH Richard, Janeice, Cynthia, Michelle; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; VFW; Mechanic. Fenton, Rt. 1
BLISS, Rev. Clifford L: T: FN 11-K-1; WF Edith; CH Ruth, Paul, Kenneth, Phyllis & Grace - Twins, David; MI Lutheran; WF Ladies Aid, Circle; CH wed; 11 grandchildren; Pastor of St. Lukes Lutheran Church. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BOBLIT, Leland E: Town; WF Rose A (father Michael Haag); CH James, Joan, Michael, Thomas, William, Gerald, Barbara; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, K of C, WF Rosary Society; Vet World War II; American Legion; VFW; James attends So. Dak. State at Brookings; Joan attends J.C. at Estherville; other CH in school; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1933; WF Treas. Town of Graettinger; Elevator rebuilt in 1941 & Cargill bought out Quaker Oats Co in 1966; Worked at Cargill Elevator since 1954 & Mgr since 1965. Graettinger.
BOEHMER, Bertha E: O: FN 10-F-4; Widow of Ludvig; Father Henry Hauge; MI Lost Island Lutheran, ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Farm in family since about 1913; Lived in Co entire life except 8 yrs. Rents land out. Graettinger, Rt. 1
BOHN, Dale E: R; FN 16-X-1; WF Cleo K (father Bert Rouse): CH Denise, Susan; MI Baptist, WF Ladies Aid, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lifetime residents of Co; CH pre-school; General farming, hogs, sheep. Curlew, Rt. 1
BOHN, Everett: O; FN 11-R-3; WF Alice; CH Almeda, Bill; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; CH wed, General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1
BOHN, Ramon E: R: FN 1-V-2; WF fern A (father Arley Barringer); CH Ronald, Steven; MI Baptist, WF Ladies Aid Circle; Service 1956-7; Farm Bureau; Farm in family since 1951; CH in school; WF Teacher in Ayrshire; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1
BOHN, Russell: O; FN 11-V-2; WF Verna; CH Raymond, Dale, Marilyn; MI Baptist; Farm Bureau; Boys wed; Marilyn in college; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1
BOHN, Luvern H: T: FN 30-Z-5; WF Iva (father Wm O'Tool); CH Darrell, Dwight; MI St. Mary's Catholic, WF Christian Mothers; Vet World War II; Square Dance Club; Lived on this farm 7 yrs; CH in school; General & grain farming, livestock. Rolfe, Rt. 2
BOITNOTT, E. Myrtle: O; FN 5-K-1; Widow of Orville; CH Merle, Gerald; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, ALCW, Circle; Lived in Co 42 yrs; Farm in family 35 yrs; CH wed; 5 grandchildren; Rents land out; Retired. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BOLES, Ella: O; FN 31-C-2; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BOLIE, Weldon J: O; FN 35-F-3; WF Mary Jean (father M.D. Hayden); MI Methodist; Vet World War II; Extension council; Masons; Lived on farm since 1941; WF School teacher in Spencer; General farming, livestock. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BOLLINGER, Norma: R: FN 14-A-2; WF Joan; CH Debra, Kristine, Susan; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General & grain farming, livestock; Trucker. Fenton, Rt. 1
BOLTE, Delond G: R; FN 2-K-3; WF Beverly R; CH George, David, Debra, Patricia, Gary; MI St. Lukes Lutheran at Fairville, Chairman Cemetery Assoc, WF Ladies Aid; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co, WF 22 yrs; He is 4th generation to farm the land; WF 4H leader; George Walther League; Debra in band & 4H; Gary Cub Scouts; George & David wrestling; General farming, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BONNSTETTER, Harlan P: O: FN 25-L-3; WF Mildred (father Samuel Mogler): CH Timothy, Jeffrey, Rhonda; MI St Peter & Paul Catholic, K of C, WF Ladies Aid; National Guard; Farmer's Union; both Neighborhood Card Club; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1959; Farm in family since 1959; CH school & pre-school; General farming, hogs; Combining. West Bend. Rt. 2
BONNSTETTER, Harold: O; FN 36-L-1; WF Carol; CH Pamela, Penny; MI Catholic; CH pre-school; Grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 2
BONNSTETTER, John C: O; FN 16-L-3; WF Ann R (father Jake Marti): CH Mary Ann, Rita Jane, Kathleen; MI St. Michael's Catholic Church at Whittemore, Holy Name Society, WF Rosary Society; Farmers Union; WF Fern Valley Women's Club; Farm in family since about1920; Watson school house near West Bend was moved to this farm & used for home, later torn down & lumber used in present home; lived in Co entire life except 5 yrs; WF entire life; CH wed; 12 grandchildren; Poultry; Rents land out; Works at Pamline. Rodman, Rt. 1
BONNSTETTER, Richard: O & R; FN 34-L-1; WF Beverly; CH Bruce, Gregory, Karen, Scott, John, Susan; MI Catholic, WF Lutheran; Korean Vet; American Legion; VFW; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 2
BONNSTETTER, Theodore E: O; FN 34-L-2; WF Irene L (father Charles Skeels): CH Lela, Agnes Marie (deceased), Charles Betty, Eugene, Edna, Paul Martin; MI St. Peter & Paul Catholic, K of C 3rd & 4th degree, WF Catholic Daughters, Ladies Aid; Farmers Union; Creamery Board; WF Fern Valley Comm. Club; Farm in family since 1936; Lived in Co since 1918, WF since 1920; Lela, Charles, Betty wed; 10 grandchildren; Eugene attends Sacramento Law School; Edna works in Mason City; Paul at Emmetsburg Jr College; General farming, dairying, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 2
BORMANN, William N: O & R; FN 26-Z-2; WF Lois (father Peter Zeimet): CH Julie, Jeff, Joan; MI Catholic, WF CDA, Ladies Aid; Army 2 yrs; K of C; Farm Bureau; Lived here 8 mos; Julie & Jeff attend St. Peter & Paul School; General & grain farming, hogs. West Bend, Rt. 1
BORTVIT, Norman; O & R; FN 14-C-1; WF Frances; CH Diana, Dennis, Mary, Michael; MI Lutheran; General farming, livestock; Self-employed, Emmetsburg Sales Co., Inc. Graettinger, Rt. 2
BOUSKA, Bernice; O; FN 33-V-3; CH Edwin, Pat, Linda, Beverly, Judy, Susan, Donna; MI Church of he Brethren; Edwin farms the land. Laurens.
BOUSKA, Edwin, Jr: R; FN 33-V-2; WF Myran; MI Church of the Brethren; General farming, corn, beans. Laurens
BOWER, David: O; FN 8-X-2; WF Annie; CH Howard, Sibyl, Clifford; MI Baptist; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Clifford farms at home, Dairying, hogs; Retired. Curlew, Rt. 1
BOYER, Gerald: R; FN 21-P-2; WF Ruby; CH Bob, Shirley, Barbara, Susan, Mallard, Diann, Geraldine; MI Assembly of God; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestorck, sheep; Custom work. Emmetsburg, Rt 1.
BRADY, Harley: O, FN 8-G-1; Widower of Iona; CH Harold, Eugene; MI Methodist; Land farmed by Harold; Retired, Ruthven, Rt. 1
BRADY, Harold: R; FN 3-G-4; WF Harriet; CH Jerry, Patricia, John, Barbara; MI Lutheran; et World War II; American Legion; Twsp Committee; WF works at Spencer; General farming, livestorck. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BRALLIER, Amos R; O; FN 30-X-4; WF Ruth (father J.R. Dounn); CH David, Sheryl; MI Baptist, Deacon, WF Sunday School teacher, Ladies Aid, Clerk of Twsp; Farm in family since 1900; CH wed; David a doctor in Cleveland, O; Rents land out. Curlew, Rt. 1
BRAMLEY, James V: R; FN-L-1; WF Marguerite (father Fred Hough); CH Billy; MI United Methodist at Emmetsburg, WF WSCS, Circle; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; WF Den Mother; American Legion; Farm in family since 1939; Lived in Co. 30 yrs, WF lifetime; Billy in school, Cub Scouts, Little League; General farming., livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1
BREDEHOEFT, Edwin: O; FN 31-B-1; WF Bernadine; CH Thomas, Gloria; MI Lutheran; et World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farm Bureau; ASC Committee, Chairman CO. Planning & Zoning; Thomas in Navy; General farming, livestock, dairying. Works for Custom Farm Service. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BREDEHOEFT, Leonard; O; FN 5-G-1; WF Normadine; CH Fred, Shirlene, Rosalie, Delray, Gaylene, John, Alan, Pamalee, Mark, Noreen, Lou Ann; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock, dairying; Works for Custom Farm Service. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BRIEDERT, Fred, Jr; T; FN 27-L-5; WF Esther; CH Darlene, Jeannette, Dennis; MI Lutheran; WF works in Algona; he works for West Bend Elevator Co. Rodman, Rt. 1
BRENNAN, Edward J: O & R; FN 8-H-1; WF Ruth C (father Martin Jensen); CH Martin, Mary; MI St. Thomas Catholic, WF Circle; Vet World War II; Lifetime residents of Twsp; Farm homesteaded by WF's great grandfather, Nels Jensen in 1861; Martin attends Jr. College at Emmetsburg; Mary attends U of No. Ia; General farming, livestock, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BRENNAN, Lawrence D: O; F 36-R-1; WF Margaret (father Michael McEvoy); CH Mary Helen, Lawrence Jr., Michelle; MI Assumption Catholic, K of C 4th Degree, WF CDA; National Assoc of Office Employees; Ia Assoc. Elected Twsp. Committeemen; Mary wed, 5 CH; Lawrence Jr in Army; Michelle in school; WF head teacher for Remedial Reading in Emmetsburg; General farming, Office Mgr. Palo Alto Co. ASCS, Emmetsburg, Box 373.
BRENNAN, William: Town; WF Beulah I (father William Lukins): CH Mary Jane, Dorothea, Joseph (deceased), Thomas, William, Kathleen, Margean; MI Sacred Heart Catholic, K of C; WF Catholic Daughters, PEO, Guild; Worked at Ruthven banks since 1917 & at this bank since 1941; Pres. Ruthven State Bank. Ruthven.
BRINGLESON, Elmer E; O; FN 29-V-1; WF Hellen (father Jonas Johnson); CH Mary, Peggy, Frank, Carol; MI Methodist, WF Circle, WSCS: Masons, Frm in family since 1900 when his father bought it; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Laurens. Rt. 1
BRINKLEY, Cleve: O; FN 30-T-2; WF Florence; CH Vernie, Velma, Neva; MI Methodist; Retired. Ayrshire.
BROCKSCHMIDT, Rose: T; FN 5-Z-2; Widow; CH Herman; MI Catholic; Retired. West Bend, Rt. 1
BRODERSEN, Deryll: R; FN 13-V-1; WF Joyce; CH Ronald, Randy, Rebecca, Shayne; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; his father William, lived here since Jan, 1955; General farming, hogs, Curlew, Rt. 1
BRODERSEN, W.L: FN 8-V-3; N.A. Laurens, Rt. 2
BORDERSEN, William: O; FN 2-V-1; WF Goldie; CH William L, Deryll, Norman, MI Methodist, Farmers Union; Retired, Curlew, Rt. 1
BROTT, Dale: O; FN 6-G-1; Widower of Edith; CH Mary Della, Max D, Nina A, Thelma, Hazel, William H; MI United Pentacostal at Spencer; Farm in family about 85 years, he is 2nd generation to own farm & lived most of his life in Co; On farm is Fairview Beach Country Chapel; CH wed, 28 grandchildren; General farming, hogs, sheep. Ruthen, Rt. 1
BROWN, Alvin: O; FN 16-Z-2; WF Tassie; CH Robert, Richard, Rex; MI Methodist; Vet World War I; Retired. WEst Bend, Rt. 1
BROWN, Charles: O; FN 6-A-2; WF Lucille; CH Mary Jane, Linda, Llewellyn; MI Lutheran; General & grain farming, dairying, poultry. Ringsted, Rt. 2
BROWN, Donald J. and Gerald K: O; FN 8-Z-3; MI United Methodist; Farm Bureau; Lions Club; IOOF; Sons of Ross; Lifetime residents of Co; Lived on this farm since 1944; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1
BROWN, Fred A: O; FN 29-B-3; WF Lillian S (father Edward Bradley); CH Wayne; MI Congregational, WF Catholic, St. Thomas Ladies Aid, CDA; Vet World War I; Farm Bureau; K of P; WF Vernon Volunteers, Federated Women's Club; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1893; Wayne works in Calif; Sheep; Rents land out; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BROWN, James W; R; FN 34-X-1; WF Betty; CH Nancy, Jerry, Barbara, Diana; MI Methodist, Methodist Men; Board Finance Trustee, WF WSCS; Korean Vet, Marines; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farmers Union; NFO; School Board; Farm in family since 1944 when Wilson Brown bought it; Nancy in college; other CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn beans, oats. Havlock, Rt. 1
BROWN, John J: Town; WF Joyce A, (father Peter Devlin); CH John D, David W, Gregor G; MI St. Thomas Catholic, WF Guild; Vet World War II; American Legion; VFW; Industrial Board, Vice Pres. Aero-Dyne; Director Heartland Production Inc; past State Senator & Representative; Business was started by him in 1946; Lifetime residents of Co; his father was William H; John D. and David attend U of Ia, Iowa City; Gregor in school; both Country Club; 301 Madison St., Emmetsburg.
BROWN, Merle R: O; FN 19-Z-4; WF Verla (father Howard Reese); CH Duane, Linda, Shirley; MI Methodist; Farmers Union; Lifetime residents of Co; Lived on this farm since 1955; CH in school; General & grain farming, hogs, poultry. Est Bend, Rt. 1
BROWN, Net A : O; FN 20-Z-2; CH Beverley, Lois, Dean, Dennis; MI Methodist; Vet World War I; American Legion; Retired. West Bend
BROWN, Nile C: R; FN 17-V-2; WF Sharon K (father James Gibson): CH Brenda, Brad; MI Methodist at Webb; Farm in family since 1947; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock. Ayrshire, Rt 1
BROWN, Rex: O & R; FN 28-Z-1; WF Anna Zita; CH Daniela, Nana, Faith Ann, Larry; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; General & grain farming, livestock, dairying, sheep. West Bend, Rt 1
BROWN, Richard: O & R; FN 1-G-2; WFBernadine; CH Thomas, Theodore, Patricia, Michael; MI Sacred Heart Catholic; General farming, livestock. Ruthven, Rt. 1
BROWN, Robert D; O; FN 36-G-3; WF Shirley; CH Robert J, Dan, Joan, Jeanice, Julie, Jolene, Jackie, Andy; MI Sacred Heart Catholic; General farming, livestock. Ruthven. Rt 1.
BROWN, Robert O: O; FN 16-Z-2; MI Methodist; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farmers Union; Secy. West Bend Elevator; CO ASCS Committee; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1
BROWN, Thomas: O & R; FN 9-B-2; WF June; MI Catholic; General farming, dairying, hogs, poultry. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BROWN, W.J.: O; FN 25-G-2; N.A. Ruthven
BROWN, W. Richard: O & R; FN 21-Z-2; WF Marjorie; CH Raymond, Elaine, Ronald, Sheila; MI Methodist; Raymond works farm & rents land, received highest degree of membership in FFA at National Convention of Future Farmers of America for 1968; General & grain farming, livestock, sheep, horses. West Bend. Rt. 1
BROWN, Willard F: R; FN 22-H-4; WF Anna M (father Carl Michaelson); CH Virginia, Charlotte, Charles, Marilyn; MI St. Paul's Lutheran, Men's Club, WF Circle, Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; WF Farm Bureau Women's Club; Farm in family since 1955; Lifetime resident of Co., WF since 1942; CH in school; WF works at Lakeside Nursing Home; General farming, livestock, sheep, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BROWN, William S: O & R: FN 9-B-3; WF Catherine F ( father Daniel Fitzpatrick); CH Sheila, Daniel, Patricia, Joleen, Betty Jane, Jerome, William Jr, Timothy & Thomas - twins, John, Paul (deceased); MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, K of C, WF Rosary Society; Vet World War II,; American Legion; Farmers Union,: Lifetime resident of Twsp.; WF in Co. entire life except 13 yrs; Farm in family since 1940; Sheila attends Mt. Marty's at Yankton; Daniel at ISU, Ames; Patricia at Estherville Jr Colege; other CH in school; Joleen, Betty, Jerome, William Jr. in 4H; Jerome in Little League; General farming, livestock; Auctioneer for Emmetsburg Livestock Sales & Farm Sales. Graettinger, Rt. 2
BROWNING, R: FN 1-P-3; N.A Cylinder, Rt. 1
BROWNLEE, Robert W: O; FN 12-J-2; WF Linda (father Arnold Lenoch); CH Tracy; MI Lutheran, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; WF Women's Club, Emmetsburg; Lifetime resident of CO; Lived on this farm 2 yrs; General & grain farming. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BRUELLMAN, Donald: O & R; FN 25-L-4; WF Verda; CH Mona, Mark, Lori, Joan, Lisa; MI Apostolic Christian; Korean Vet; General farming, livestock. Whittemore, Rt. 1.
BRUHN, Alfred C: O; FN 33-A-3; WF Hilda D (father Herman Meyer): CH Arlene, Phyllis, David, Jolene; MI Fairville Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co; Lived on this farm since 1932; CH wed except Jolene works in bank at Spencer; 7 grandchildren; General & grain farming, livestock, dairying. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BRUHN, Erwin: O; FN 33-A-4; WF Doris; CH Ruth, William, Alice; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BRUHN, Howard I: O; FN 20-A-1; WF Sandra K (father Lester Theesfield): CH Vickie, Steven, Cheryl, Kevin, Myron; MI Lutheran, Sunday School Supt, Sunday School teachers, WF Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co., Lived on this farm 6 yrs; CH in school; General & grain farming, dairying, hogs, sheep, poultry. Cylinder, Rt. 1
BRUMM, William: O; FN 24-R-A; MI Protestant; Sheep; Retired; Emmetsburg, Rt. 1
BRUNSHIRE, Lewis O; FN 10-R-2; WF Augusta; CH Esther; MI Lutheran, Farm Bureau; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BRUTTMILLER, W. Fred: O; FN 17-T-2; WF Alice; CH Ronald, Janet, Karen; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; General farming, hogs. Ruthven. Rt 2
BUETTNER, Hugo H; O; FN 4-T-1; WF Patricia (father Roy Travis); CH Jerry, Sharon; MI Zion Lutheran, Vice Pres of Church, WF Circle, ALCW; School Board; his father, Fred, bought farm in 1917; Hugo took over farm in 1951 with 2 brothers, Hubert & Erwin; Jerry in Army; Sharon in school in Mpls, Minn.; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Ayrshire, Rt.1
BURGARDT, Erwin: T; FN 17-X-1; WF Florence; CH Janice, Muriel, Myrna; MI Methodist; Masons; Shriner; WF works in Albert City, Superior Mfg Co; He works at P & M Stone Co. Curlew, Rt. 1
BURGESS, Frank: O; FN 14-P-3; WF Velma; CH Kaye, Margie, Colleen, MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming. Rodman, Rt. 1
BURGHER, Everett E: T; FN 30-X-2; MI Baptist at Laurens, Deacon, Church Treas, Sunday School teacher; Korean Vet, Army; Lived here since 1965; Farm labor; Curlew, Rt. 1
BURKE, John: O; FN 15-T-3; N.A. Ayrshire.
BURNS, James: Co - O; FN 2-R-2; WF Gertrude; CH Robert, James, Thomas, Arlene, John, Laurence, Joseph; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; CH wed except Laurence a Priest in Sioux City; General & grain farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2
BURNS, Thomas: R; FN 29-Z-1; WF Margaret; CH Robert, Anita, Mary, Linda; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; General & grain farming, livestock. Rolfe, Rt. 2
BUSSELL, Dewey W: O; FN 33-F-2; WF Lura M (father Clinton Colburn): CH Arlene, Merlyn, Eldon, Mavis; MI United Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Both lived in CO. since 1937, WF went to school in Co; Owned farm since 1944; CH wed; 15 grandchildren; General farming, livestock, hogs, corn, beans. Ruthven, Rt. 1