| Wife's Name | WF |
|---|---|
| Children's Names | CH |
| Miscellaneous Information | MI |
| Owner | O |
| Renter | R |
| Tenant | T |
| Farm Number | FN |
| 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 |
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| CAMPNEY, Huber: O & R; FN 12-G-1; WF Dorothy; CH James, Judith, Robert, William; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; Twsp. Republican Caucus Chairman; General Farming, livestock, sheep. Emmetsburg, Rt 1, Box 129 |
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| CARLSON, Anton: O; FN 18-G-N; WF Mildred; MI Presbyterian; Hogs; Self-employed, Tony's Top Tavern, Ruthven, Rt 1 |
| CARLSON, Elias: T; FN 29-T-3; WF Sigrid; CH Ole, Stanley; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Stanley lives at home; Retired. Ayrshire, Rt 1 |
| CARLSON, Paul: T; FN 2-R-1; MI lives with mother, Evelyn Carlson; Vet World War II; VFW; Farm Bureau; Farm in family since about 1939; Hole on place possibly made by meteorite; Sheep, Emmetsburg, Rt 2 |
| CARMICHAEL, Horace: O; FN 23-X-1; WF Pearl; CH Reuel, Ronald, MI Methodist; Retired. Mallard, Rt 2 |
| CARMICHAEL, Reuel: R; FN 23-X-2; WF Jean; MI Methodist; Air Force Vet World War II; Palo Alto Flying Club; WF School teacher at Mallard; General farming, corn beans. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| CARMICHAEL, Ronald E: O; FN 25-Y-1; CH Gweneth (father John Thompson); CH Robert, John, Joyce; MI Methodist, WF Women's Society; WF's father bought this farm about 1915 and lived here until 1946 when Ronald bought it; John Thompson was County Supervisor, now lives in Mallard; Ronald's father, H.R. lives in Rush Lake Twsp; Robert & John attend college; Joyce in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Rolfe, Rt 2. |
| CARNEY, John F; O; FN 19-C-3; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, K of C; Farmer's Union; Graettinger Telephone Board; Lived in Co since Mar 4, 1907 & 3rd generation to own farm; Farm in family since 1889; General farming; Sells Farmers Union Seed Corn. Graettinger, Rt 1 |
| CARPENTER, Raymond A: R; FN 35- P- 2; WF Phyllis E (father Arley Barringer): CH Leslie, Lauren, LeAnne, Lyndon, Leisha, LaVern; MI Baptist at Curlew, Trustee, WF Ladies Missionary Society, WF Teacher Ky. B; Army 2 yrs; Farmers Union; NFO; Chariman Ellington Twsp Committee; Lived in Co. 32 yrs; WF entire life; Farm in family 25 years; Farm in Ellington Twsp, 12-Y-1 in family 75 yrs; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock; Dealer Farmers Union Hybrid; Trucking. Mallard. Rt 2 |
| CARRIGAN, James: T; FN 14-J-3; WF Patricia; CH Julie, Pamela, Scott, Kenneth, Kimberley; MI Catholic; Saddle Club; General & grain farming. Emmetsburg. Rt 2 |
| CARRIGAN, Terry: R; FN 10-T-2; WF Ann; CH Mark; MI Catholic; WF works at Berkley's; he works at Medford Mfg. Ayrshire. Rt 1 |
| CARRIGAN, Tom; O; FN 29-P-1; WF Eva; CH James, Kay, Tom Jr, Terry, Mike, Dan, John, LeRene; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs, poultry. Mallard Rt 2 |
| CARROLL, Catherine: O; FN 34-H-2; CH Edward Jr, Burnedine, Bertha, Alfred, Raymond, Cletus, Coleen, William; MI Catholic; Rents land out; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| CARROLL, Raymond: T; FN 21-P-1 WF Patricia; CH Lori, Jeffrey, Steen, Raymond Jr, Donald; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; Farm laborer. Emmetsburg, Rt 1; Box 219 |
| CARTER, Robert M: Town; WF Alys T (father Ole Thoreson); CH Jacki, Robert Jr; MI Bethel Lutheran, Pres. Church Body, WF Circle, LCWA; Vet World War II; American Legion; VFW; Graettinger Lions; Volunteer Fire Dept; Board of Trustees Graettinger, Municipal Light Plant; Lifetime resident of Co; Jacki attends Macalester College, St. Paul; Robert Jr in school; WF Teacher for Graettinger School; Vice Pres. Graettinger Block & Tile Co. Graettinger. |
| CHAPMAN, James: R; FN 4-P-4; WF Elizabeth; CH Tom, Christine, Charles, Ann; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock; DeKalb Seed Corn salesman; Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CHAPMAN, Ronald J: R; FN 11-G-2; WF Sandra L (father Richard O. Miller); CH David; MI Zion Lutheran, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Co. 4H Committee; Co. Extension Council, Farm in family since 1941 and since then the Hawkeye registered Holstein dairy herd; on farm is buried 1 of their dairy cows, "Connie", who died at age of 20 yrs & still holds the National Butter Fat record for 14 yrs & older, 976 lbs; David 1 mo old; General farming, dairying, hogs. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| CHILDS, John E: Town, WF Dorothy G (father John Nate Graham); CH Cynthia, Jeffrey; MI Congregational; Rotary; National Electrical Contractors Assoc; both Country Club; CH in school; Lived in Co since 1961; Business started in 1964; Self-employed, Emmetsburg Electrical Co Lake Shore Drive, Emmetsburg. |
| CHISM, Howard: O; FN 35-J-3; WF Gladys; CH Roger; MI Farmer's Union; General farming, livestock, dairying, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| CHISM, Roger J: R; FN 2-P-4; MI Air Force Reserves; General farming, hogs, poultry. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| CHISM, Russell: O; FN 23-Z-2; WF Evelyn; CH Roger, Pam; MI Methodist; Vet World War II; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Ernest: O; FN 32-C-4; WF Alice; CH Robert, Dennis, Harold; MI Lutheran; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Frank: O; FN 6-Z-5; WF Lois; CH Karen, Carole; MI Methodist; Farmers Union; Masons; General & grain farming. West Bend. Rt 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Gerald: R; FN 36-Z-2; WF Janice; CH Timothy, DAvid; MI Methodist; Army 3 yrs; American Legion; Postal Clerk at Sest Bend. West Bend, Rt. 1. Box 64 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Harold E: R; RN 26-T-3; WF Neva R (father Cleve Brinkley): CH Marilyn, Norman; MI Metodist, WSCS; Vet World War II; American Legion; Lived on this farm since 1955; Marilyn works in Mpls; Norman a Sr in high school; General farming, hogs. Ayrshire, Rt 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Harold L: O; FN 24-C-1; WF Mabel W (father John Weiner); CH Harold, Danny, Patricia, Mabel, Vicki, Brian; MI WF United Methodist at Graettinger, WSCS, Circle; Lived in Co since 1967, WF since 1917; Farm in Christendsen family since 1943; CH wed except Brian in school & FFA; 7 grandchildren; General farming. Emmetsburg Rt 2 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Leo: R; FN 25-Z-2; WF Ella; CH Marvella, Gerald, Barbara, Patricia, Deborah, Sharon, Sheryl, Merry; MI Methodist; Vet World War II; American Legion; Lifetime resident of CO; Lived on this farm 25 yrs; Chief of Police of West Bend. West Bend, Rt 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Verna: O; FN 4-C-4; CH Donald, James; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Widow of Earl; CH in school; Works in Graettinger. Graettinger, Rt 1, Box 1 |
| CHRISTENSEN, Wendell W: R; FN 22-V-1; WF Verla (father Wm Brazier); CH Terry, Connie; MI Methodist, WF Aid Society; Farm Bureau; Livestock Feeders Assoc; Masons; Eastern Star; Lived on farm since 1960; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| CHRISTENSON, Howard: O; FN 24-P-1; WF Minnie; CH Rymond, Roger, Marvin; MI Lutheran; Marvin in Farmers Union & NFO; Marvin lives at home, farms the land & raises hogs; Retired. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| CHRISTIANSON, Carroll: R; FN 28-K-1; WF Mary; CH Jerome, Tamara, Susan; MI Lutheran; General farming; Custom trucking. Cylinder, Rt 1 |
| CHRISTIANSON, Chris: O; FN 25-B-1; WF Genevieve; CH Bennie, Carroll; MI St. John's Church at DePew; General farming, livestock. Cylinder. |
| CHRISTIANSON, Rudolph T: O; FN 21-F-4; WF Magda (father Lan Center): CH Margo; MI Lost Island Lutheran, both. Church activities, WF Circle; Farm Bureau; School Board 9 yrs; Farm bought by Charley Christianson in 1900 & by Rudolph in 1940; Margo attends Augustana College, Sioux Falls; General farming, livestock, corn, alfalfa. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| CLARE, Patrick: O; FN 32-H-1; Widower of Catherine; CH Joanna, Leonella (deceased); MI Catholic; Rents land out. Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CLARK, Emilie: O; FN 21-Y-1; Father Joe Kruml; CH Cheryl; MI Catholic, Christian Mothers, DCCW; Ellington Ladies Club; 4H; Farm in family since 1952; Cheryl in school; General farming, livestock, corn, oats, beans. Mallard, Rt 1 |
| CLARKEN, Stanley: O; FN 30-Y-4; WF Mildred; CH Donna, Jolene, Larry, MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock, corn beans. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| CLASING, Albert: O; FN 22-G-4; WF Mary, CH Richard, Audrey, Dale, Sandra, Robert (deceased): MI Lutheran, WF Catholic; Farm Bureau; Ruthven Telephone Board; Land farmed by Dale. Retired. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| CLASING, Richard; O; FN 35-F-4; WF Merry Lea; CH Steven, Paul, Kevin, Jay; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; American Legion; CH in school; General farming, livestock. Ruthven Rt 1 |
| CLAUSEN, Antone R: T; FM 17-X-4; WF Opeldine W (father Fred Wojahn); CH Cheryl, Cindy, Chan, Chad, Corey; MI Lutheran at Mallard, WF Circle, Fellowship Club; Army Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Mallard Garden Club; Lived here since high school; his father, Ferdinand "Hap", lives in Mallard; CH school & preschool; Cindy in 4H; Farm Service, Mgr of Feed & Fertilizer. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| CLAUSING, Dale; FN 8-F-1; N.A., Ruthven |
| CLEMENSON, David H; R; FN 11-J-2; WF Marlene (father Noel Daniels); CH Nancy, Douglas, Jeffrey; MI Lutheran Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; WF Den Mother; Cub Scouts; Lifetime resident of Co; Lived on this farm 10 yrs; CH in school; General & grain farming, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| CLEMITSON, Richard: T; FN 5-P-2; N.A., Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| COAKLEY, James F: Co-O; FN 35-R-2; WF JoAnn (father Robert Cuttell); MI Methodist, WF WSCS; Navy Vet; American Legion; VFW; Farm Bureau; WF Nurse's Club; Lived in Co 14 yrs; WF 2 yrs; Farm in family 3 generations; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| CODY, Gerald W: R; FN 13-A-1; WF Sylvia (father Henry Antonson): CH Swayne, Carol; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, Lutheran Churchmen, WF Circle, ALCW; Army 2 yrs; American Legion; Farm Bureau; WF Town & Country Club, 47 Club; Lived here 7 yrs; CH school & preschool; General & grain farming, sheep, hogs. Fenton, Rt. 1 |
| CODY, Kenneth P: R; FN 9-K-3; WF Lois A; CH David, Jon, Rebecca, Mark, Steven, Kimberly; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, WF ALCW, Circle, David, Jon & Rebecca Luther League; Farm Bureau; Director of Elevator; WF Federated Women's Club; Pres. Lions Club; 4H Leader; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family about 75 yrs; CH school & preschool; David, Jon, Rebecca, Mark in 4H; Jon in basketball, football, track; Mark in Little League; Ken Mgr of Little League, Cylinder; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| CODY, Melvin; R: FN 21-K-2; WF Ethel; CH Evelyn, Sonja, Paul, Mary Jane, Lynell; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Chairman Twsp. ASCS; WF Sub teacher; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt 1 |
| COLBURN, Martha; O; FN 18-G-1; Widow of Rollin; CH Geraldine, Richard, Allen, Bruce; MI Seventh Day Adventist; NEA; ISEA; CO Retarded Children's Assoc; Teacher at Palo Alto Special Education. Ruthven, Rt. 1, Box 302 |
| COLDREN, Charles; O; FN 32-V-5; WF JoAnn; CH Craig, Scott, Peggy; MI Catholic; CH school & preschool; General farming, hogs, corn, beans. Laurens. |
| COLDREN, Laura; O; FN 32-V-4; CH Charles, Gloria; MI Methodist; WSCS, Good Fellowship Club; Easter Star, Royal Neighbors; Farm in family since 1889 when C.W. Coldren bought it; CH wed; Retired. Laurens, Rt. 2 |
| COLEMAN, Lawrence R: R; FN 22-G-2; WF Bernadine M (father Bernard Janssen); CH Larry, Carleen, Paul, Della; MI Zion Lutheran; Vet World War II; American Legion; Lived in Co entire life except 2 yrs, WF entire life; Rented farm since 1954; Larry works with father on farm; other CH in school; WF sells SaladMaster Cookware; General farming. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| COMPTON, Marshall L; O; FN 18-X-4; WF Beverly A (father H.A. Johnston): CH Debra, Diane, DAvid, MI Methodist, Financial Board, WF WSCS, Circle; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Secy Farm Bureau; Telephone Board; Masons; Farm in family since 1908; CH in school; Debra in 4H; General farming, hogs. Curlew, Rt 1 |
| CONLON, Edward; O; FN 22-G-3; WF Ottlia; CH Ed, William, John Patrick, Dolores; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; WF RN at Palo Alto Co Hospital; General farming, livestock. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| CONLON, Floyd; O; FN 15-R-2; WF Edna; CH Michael, Patricia, Jean, Daniel, Mary; MI Catholic, Farmers Union; General farming, hogs; Works at Bogges Asphalt & Gravel; Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| CONLON, Gerald T; O & R; FN 8-T-2; WF Irene J; CH Gerald Jr, Mary Theresa; MI Catholic, K of C, Altar Society; Korean Vet; Farm in family since 1942; CH at Home; General farming, livestock. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| CONLON, Matt W:O; FN 29-R-3; WF Esther (father James Delaney); CH Thomas, Kathleen, Robert, Colleen; MI Sacred Heart Catholic at Ayrshire, WF Altar Society, Catholic Benefit; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1929; Acreage in Sec 22 in family since 1873; Thomas wed, 4CH; Kathleen wed, 3 CH; Colleen teaches school in Humboldt; Robert lives at FN 29-R-3; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| CONLON, Thomas J: R; FN 29-R-2; WF Elaine (father Edward Kajewski); CH Joseph, James, John, Julie; MI Sacred Heart Catholic in Ayrshire, K of C 4th Degree, WF CDA; Farmers Union; WF Palo Alto Nurses Assoc; Lifetime residents of Co; CH in school, Joseph in band; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| CONLON, Vincent: O; FN 15-R-3; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; VFW; Farmers Union; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CONRAD, Milton L: O; FN 4-F-1; WF Helen A (father Oliver L Stukey); CH James, Dean; MI Lost Island Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid; Vet World War II; Lived in Co & owned farm since 1965; James attends U of Ia, Iowa City; Dean in school; WF works at Spencer; General farming, dairying, poultry, corn beans, oats, hay. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| COOKSEY, Earl: R; FN 20-Z-3; WF Ruth; CH Larry; MI Methodist; Farmers Union; General & grain farming, hogs. West Bend, Rt 1 |
| COOPER, Lee D: O; FN 21-H-1; WF Dorothy J (father Thomas Manley); CH Terry, Sandra, Dan, Randy; MI Congregational, WF Fellowship, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co since 1955; Terry attends Emmetsburg College; other CH in school; WF works at Day Care Center; General farming, corn, beans; Electric Line Foreman for Corn Belt Coop. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| COTTINGTON, Earwin E; Town; WF Mabel; CH Darlene; MI United Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Masons; Sriner; Izaak Walton League; Chamber of Commerce; Country Club; WF Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters; Darlene wed, 2 CH; Pres of Farmers Mutual Insurance Assoc, Assoc founded in 1886. 2305 - 2nd St. Emmetsburg |
| COTTINGTON, Garth C: O; FN 13-V-3; WF Vonica Y (father Milo Josifek); CH Constance, Kirk; MI Methodist at Mallard, Church Board, WF Pres Women's Society; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farm Bureau; WF You-Go-I-Go Club, Just-A-Mere Club; his father, Ferman; Farm in family since 1895; House was built in 1895, Sorm Cave; Constance wed; Kirk at West Point; General farming, livestock. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| COX, Emmett: R; FN 3-V-1; WF Verna; CH Randy, Nancy, Sherilyn, Richard, Robert, Regan; MI Methodist; General farming, dairying. Curlew, Rt 1 |
| COX, Janis E: O; FN 4-C-8; Widow of Duane; Father Albert Masters; CH David, Michelle, Jani Sue; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic; Rosary Society; Lived in Co entire life except 4 yrs; Lived here since 1958. Graettinger. Box 271 |
| COX, Stanley: O; FN 29-T-4; WF Bertha E; CH Emmett, Eileen, Shirley; MI Methodist; Retired. Ayrshire, Rt 1 |
| CRAWFORD, George: T; FN 17-V-1; WF Patsy; CH Michael, Lori, Debra; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Coop; Masons; Inspector at Medford Ind. Laurens, Rt. 2 |
| CRAWFORD, Rex: R; FN 21-L-2; WF Mary; CH Mark, Jan, Jim, Jayne; MI Methodist; Vet Word War II & Korea; American Legion; School Board: General farming, hogs. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| CROTTY, John D: R; FN 33-V-4; WF Joanne (father Wylie Dean); CH David, Danny, Don, Doug; MI Catholic, K of C, Army Vet World War II; VFW; WF Sunshine Circle; Farm in family since 1940; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Laurens, Rt. 2 |
| CROUSE, Donald: T; FN 31-L-1; WF Iva; CH Frank, Donna, Robert, Edwin, Helen; MI Presbyterian; Retired teachers. Rodman, Box 82 |
| CULLEN, Eugene: O; FN 14-H-3; WF Cassie; CH Critz, Terry, Mark; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; WF ISEA, NEA, MEA, EEA, University Women; WF School teacher; General & grain farming, livestock, horses. Emmetsburg, Rt 2 |
| CUNNINGHAM, Robert: R; FN 6-R-3; WF Maxine; CH Michael, John, Debra, Sandra, James; MI Catholic; Army; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CURRANS, Bernard F: O; FN 14-G-7; WF Coletta M (father Leonard Kunz); MI Sacred Heart Catholic, WF Guild; WF Chairman Oki-Hi; Lifetime resident of Twsp; WF lifetime resident of Co except 4 yrs; he is 3rd generation to own farm which has been in family since 1870 & was homesteaded by his grandfather, James Currans; Homestead was signed by President Abraham Lincoln & Pres. Rutherford B Hayes; General farming, hogs. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| CURRANS, James H: O; FN 34-C-1; WF Salome A (father Fred Antoine): CH Paul, James Jr. Rose, Emmett, Mary, Nancy Clement, Philip, Patricia, Martin; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, K of C, WF Rosary Society, CDA; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1930; Paul wed, 5 CH; James Jr works in Los Angeles, Calif; Rose wed, Mary wed; Nancy teacher; Clement attends Loras College; Philip attends Jr. College of Emmetsburg; other CH in school; Rose has 3 CH; Emmett lives at home & farms the place, hogs; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CURRANS, Joseph J: O; FN 10-H-1; WF Leila R (father Jacob Hahn): CH Keyron, Kathryn; MI St. Thomas Catholic, WF Ladies Aid; WF Farm Bureau Women's Club, 4H Leader; Lifetime resident of Co, WF all but 2 yrs; Farm in family since 1934; Keyron wed, 4 CH; Kathryn attends ISU at Ames; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CURRANS, Keyron T: R: FN 20-H-2; WF Janeva; CH Lisa, Tina, Nancy, Timothy: MI St. Thomas Catholic; National Guard; WF Farm Bureau Women's Club; Rented farm since 1966; Lifetime residents of Co; on this farm was Crippen siding elevator many years ago which was destroyed by tornado & lumber was used as grainery on farm; CH school & preschool; General farming, hogs, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| CURRANS, Lawrence: O; FN 26-G-1; MI Catholic; General farming, hogs. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| CURRANS, Leonard: O; FN 26-G-3; WF Virginia; CH John, Virginia, Kathleen, Macrina, Timothy; MI Catholic; John farms with father; General farming, livestock. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
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| DAHLBERG, Edith: O; FN 28-V-4; CH 4 married; MI Methodist; Rents land to LeRoy Dahlberg |
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| DAHLBERG, LeRoy: R; FN 28-V-3; WF Georgette; CH Roxann, Gerry, Nancy, Rhonda, Kathy; MI Church of the Brethren; WF works at Palo Alto Co Hospital; General farming, corn, beans; Works at Medford's Ind. Laurens, Rt. 2 |
| DAHLHAUSER, James M: O & R; FN 35-K-1; WF Florence L; CH Larry, Bonnie, Kenneth, Nancy, Clyde, Dean; MI St. Michael's Catholic; K of C, Holy Name Society, WF Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters,; Vet World War II, American Legion; Farm Bureau; both lived in Co 19 yrs; Farm in family 20 yrs; Director Fairfield Twsp Farm Bureau; both Neighborhood Card Club; WF 4H Leader; Farm was once known as "The Prairie" and Dahlahusers broke the land; Larry in Air Force; other CH in school; Bonnie & Nancy in 4H; WF a RN at Palo Alto Co Hospital; General farming, livestorck. Whittemore, Rt. 1 |
| DAILEY, Michael: O; FN 18-R-2; MI Catholic; Sister, Mary Dailey, also lives here; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DAILEY, Robert: O; FN 6-R-4; WF Irene; CH Carol, Helen; MI Catholic; General farming, livestock; Works at Morrell Packing in Estherville. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DALLAM, Merle: O; FN 18-A-1; WF Ida; CH Mike, Diane; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farmers Union.; Board of Directors Cylinder Coop; General farming. Cylinder, Rt.1 |
| DAMMANN, Harold W: R; FN 18-P-1; WF Laura J. (father Wm. P Bryant); CH Donald, Dale, Maryann; MI First Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; WF Pythian Sisters Most Excellent Chief, Secy & past Chief Assoc.; WF past 4H Co Officer 30 yrs of service, honorary member of 4H; WF Nevada Neighbors Club, Emmetsburg Wide Awake Club; Both lived in Co 44 yrs; CH wed; 5 grandchildren; General farming, livestock, dairying, sheep. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DARDIS, A.L.; O; FN 21-R-1; WF Mary; CH Marita, Paul, Rosemary, Margaret; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DARLING, Stanley B; O; FN 20-X-2; WF Marilyn (father Oliver Johnson); CH Linda, Larry; MI Methodist at Mallard, Church Board, both Councilors for Youth Group, Methodist Men's Club; Boy Scout Advisor; WF Just-A-Mere Club; Farm in family since 1895; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DARLING, William: R; FN 34-P-2; WF Darlene; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; Farmers Union; WF works at Palo Alto Co State Bank; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| DARR, James G: O; FN 32-T-1; WF Arlene R (father Thomas Virgil); CH James, Joseph, Tamara; MI Methodist, Chairman of the Board, WF Treas. WSCS; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; Farm in family since 1907; Joseph in Army in Vietnam; James in Army Airborne 82nd; Tamara pre-school; General farming, livestock. Aryrshire Rt. 1 |
| DARRAH, Ivan L: O; FN 7-P-1; WF Mildred K (father Nels Kallestad); CH Marilyn, Linda; MI Methodist, WF WSCS; Farm Bureau; Board of Directors Palo Alto Co Hospital & Farm Service Co; WF Nevada Neighbors; Marilyn wed, 2 CH; Linda attends Ia. Wesleyan College, grad 1968; Lived here 19 yrs; General farming, livestock, sheep; Works for Seed Corn Agency. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1, Box 206 |
| DARRAH, Robert F: O & R; FN 32-J-3; WF Claudia M; CH Robert F Jr, Elizabeth Ann; MI Methodist, WF Assumption Catholic, he is Church Steward; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; Bowling; Lifetime residents of Co.; Farm in family since 1941; CH in college; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DAVIDSON, Charles W: O; FN 19-V-1; WF Olive L; CH Leland, Ruth; MI Methodist; WF Rush Lake Club; Farm in family since 1947; CH wed; General farming, livestock, beans, corn; Semi-retired. Laurens, Rt. 1 |
| DAVIDSON, Wayne: R; FN 11-B-2; WF Lillian; MI Presbyterian; General farming, hogs. Graettinger. |
| DAVIS, Charles: T; FN 31-G-3; WF Doris; CH Ronald, Robin, Rodney, Rebecca, Beth; MI Seventh Day Adventist; CH school & pre-school; Carpenter for Andersen Construction. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| DAVIS, Roy; T; FN 20-Y-3; WF Ida; CH Warren, Wayne, Wendell; MI Methodist; Retired. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| DAVIS, Russell: R; FN 34-F-5; WF Dawn; CH Susan, Robert, MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock, dairying. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| DAVIS, Wayne D: R; FN 30-Y-1; WF Phyllis; CH Katherine, Sharon, Jacqueline, Kurt, MI Methodist, Methodist Men, Young Couples Club, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; School Board; Lived here since 1964; CH school & pre-school; General farming, hogs, corn, beans, oats. Mallard, Rt. 1. |
| DEACON, Edward: R; FN 31-V-1; WF Mary; CH Jim, Tom, Bob, Kathleen, Mary Jo; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; VFW; General farming, dairying, corn, beans. Laurens, Rt. 1 |
| DEGNAN, Emmett: O; FN 1-V-3; WF Margaret; CH Joseph, Kathi, Bill; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farmers Union; NFO; General farming, livestock. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DEGNAN, Ralph M: O; FN 1-V-1; WF Florence J (father Jim Anglum); CH James, Daniel, Margaret; MI Catholic at Ayrshire, Board of Directors, Altar Society, K of C; Farmers Union; NFO, Farm in family since 1941; James & Margaret wed; General farming. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DEGNAN, William J; Town; WF Lolita (father John Lillig): CH John; MI St. Thomas Catholic; Lions Club; both Country Club; WF AAUW; John atetnds U of So. Dak.; Pres of Palo Alto County State Bank, bank was chartered in 1929 & assets have shown steady growth each yr. Emmetsburg. |
| DEMOSS, Earl D: O; FN 27-A-4; WF Arleen (father Arnie Olson): CH Laura, William; MI Lutheran, WF Circle, ALCW; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co 9 yrs & on this place 3 yrs; CH school & pre-school; General & grain farming, livestock, dairying. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DEMOSS, Harold: R; FN 36-H-1; MI General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DEMOSS, William: O; WF Emma; CH Earl, Arlene, Wilma, Kenneth, Linda; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock, dairying. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DENNIS, Clyde: O; FN 31-R-B; WF Catherine; MI WF Catholic; WF Nurese's Aid; Grain farming. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DEPENBUSCH, Henry S: O; FN 4-R-1; WF Hazel (father Carl Lund); CH Walter, Leander, James; MI Assumption Catholic, K of C, WF Methodist, WSCS; Farm Bureau; WF Eastern Star, Fortnightly Study Club, AAUW, Emmetsburg Women's Club, 4H Clubs; Lived in Co since 1937, WF lifetime; Farm in family since 1937; CH wed; Walter lives on FN 4-R-5, Leander on FN 4-R-R & James on FN 4-R-3; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DEPENBUSCH, James: O; FN 4-R-2; WF Mary; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Ia. Holstein Breeders Assoc; DHIA; Farm in family since 1937; General farming, dairying. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DEPENBUSCH, Walter: O; FN 4-R-5; WF Catherine; CH Joseph, Thomas, John: MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Grain farming, chickens. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DEPUE, Henry J: O; FN 19-K-4; WF Lois M; CH William, Betty, Robert, John; MI Methodist, Church Board, WF Secy. WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co; Farm in family since 1950; William wed, 1 CH; Betty wed, 1 CH; Robert & John in school; John in 4H; General farming, hogs, poultry, geese. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DEPNER, Emil F and Joseph A: O; FN 25-Z-4; MI Catholic; Vet World War I & World War II; American Legion; Sons of John; Lived on this farm since 1900; General farming; Retired. West Bend, Rt. 1 |
| DESART, Scott E: R; FN 13-A-2; WF Leona (father Henry Bargman); CH Donald, Dorothy, Daryl, Donna, Duane; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co 30 yrs, WF lifetime resident; CH wed except Duane in Service in Korea; 16 grandchildren; General & grain farming, dairying, poultry. Fenton, Rt. 1 |
| DEVRIES, John A: Town; WF Helen L (father Glenn Shaver); CH Karen Ann, Carol Lee, John David, Kathleen Jean; MI United Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Charter member Lions Club of Graettinger; Pres Graettinger Telephone Co; Board of Directors of Aero-Dyna Inc of Emmetsburg; Palo Alto Heart Assoc; Graettinger Volunteer Fire Dept 25 yrs; Vice Pres Shaver Mfg Co; Vice Pres Ia. Silo & Silage Equipment Assoc; Lived in Co since 1937, WF lifetime; Karen wed; Carl Wed, 2 CH John D lives t home, works in Graettinger; Kathleen in school; Pres Graettinger Block & Tile which was started in early 1900s. Graettinger, Box 85. |
| DIETRICH, Arthur: O; FN 14-P-2; WF Elsie; CH Mary, Thomas, Jane, Carol, Patricia; MI Lutheran; NFO; Lived on farm 33 yrs; General farming, hogs. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| DIETRICH, G.F.: O; FN 13-P-1; WF Mabel (father Lewis Christen); CH Electa J, Dorothy Ann, Mwrlyn W, James E, Alvin E, Ruth Ann; MI St. Paul's Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid, Rebecca Circle; Farm Bureau; Both born in Co, lived in Twsp 44 yrs; CH wed except Ruth at home; 15 grandchildren; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| DIETRICH, Gustav W: O; FN 27-J-4; WF Florantine; CH (WF's 1st husband deceased- last name LENZ), Frederick, Carl, Ernest, Walter, Edward, Elizabeth - Gustav & Florantine CH Paul; MI St. Paul's Lutheran, WF Circle; Vet World War I; CH wed; 43 grandchildren; Lifetime residents of CO; Farm in family since 1953; Land farmed by son, Paul; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DIETRICH, James: R; FN 24-P-2; WF Marlys; CH Laurie, Barbara; MI Lutheran; NFO; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| DIETRICH, Paul: R; FN 27-J-2; WF Ruth, CH Paul, Diane, Alan; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; Both Palo Alto Retarded Assoc.; CH in school; General farming, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DOBBINS, Harry L: O & R: FN 29-C-2; WF Lois M (father Oscar Nielson); CH Craig, Sheryl, Steven; MI United Methodist, Finance Committee, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Masons; Lived in Co entire life except 2 yrs in Clay Co, WF entire life; Farm in family since 1947; Craig attends ISU at Ames; other CH in school; Steven in 4H, Sheryl FHA; General farming, dairying, hogs. Graettinger, Rt 1 |
| DOERNING, Clarence H: O; FN 22-Y-4; WF Aileen (father Thomas Duffy); CH Mary Kay, Patrick (deceased), Julie, Gregory; MI Catholic, Church Board, WF Christian Mothers; Farmers Union; Twsp Clerk; WF Mallard Women's Club, Bridge Club; Thomas Duffy bought this farm in 1941, Clarence & WF took over farm in 1955; Mary wed; Patrick attended Grad School at Amers; Julie attends college in St. Paul; Gregory in school; General farming, livestock, corn beans, oats. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| DOERNING, Henry: FN 12-C-1; N.A. Graetinger, Rt. 2 |
| DOGOTCH, Delbert: R; FN 24-L-1; WF Norma; CH Cheryl, Ronald, Joyce; MI United Methodist; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farmers Union; General farming, hogs. Whittemore, Rt. 1 |
| DOGOTCH, Frank, Jr: R: FN 23-L-1; WF Mary Ann; CH Diane, Linda, Jerry, Julie, Corinne; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; General farming, livestock. Whittemore, Rt. 1 |
| DOMEK, Edmund: O; FN 34-J-2; WF Ellen; CH Maxine, Carol; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; General farming, hogs; Corn shelling. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DOMEK, Fred: O; FN 10-K-1; Widower of Clara; CH Leo, Raymond, Alice, Edmund, Marie, Eileen, Ruth, James; MI Catholic; Land farmed by James; Retired. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DOMEK, Raymond F: O; FN 36-H-3; WF Thresia M (father John Glieden): CH Robert; MI Assumption Catholic, WF Circle; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1927; Owned farm since 1956; Robert wed, 4 CH; WF works at Palo Alto Co Hospital; General farming, sheep; Works at Emmetsburg Rendering Works. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DOMEK, Robert: O; FN 35-H-1; WF Kathryn; CH Julie, Debra, Thomas, Jerry; MI Catholic; CH in school; Salesman. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DONAHUE, Edward E and Josephine C: O; FN 28-H-2; MI Assumption Catholic, Josephine Circle; Farm Bureau; Farmers Union; Place homesteaded by grandparents Murphy about 1865; part of present home built in 1885; Son of James; Lived on this place his entire life; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DONAHUE, Johanna: O; FN 34-H-3; Widow of Jay; CH Ronald, Betty Ann, Josephine, James, Terese, Thomas, Patricia, Richard, Mary Jean, William; MI Catholic; Hospital Auxiliary; James & Thomas in Army; Livestock; Land farmed by sons. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DONAHUE, Vincent W: Town; WF Ernestine R (father Ernest Prior); CH William; MI Catholic, WF United Methodist, WSCS, Circle, Sunday School Supt; Merchant Marines; Chamber of Commerce; Lions Club; Industrial Board & Planning & Zoning Board for City of Emmetsburg; WF Pres Palo Alto Co Hospital Auxiliary, Pres St. Patrick's Assoc, treas, Palo Alto Co Retarded Childrens Assoc, Pythian Sisters; William in school; Lived in Co since 1945; Donahues started this business in 1945, Owners of Donahue Tire Shop. Lake Shore Drive, Emmetsburg. |
| DORWEILER, Christian: O; WF Nora; MI Catholic; Livestock; Rents land out; Retired, Emmetsburg, Rt 1 |
| DORWEILER, Eddie: O; FN 5-Z-5; WF Margaret; MI Catholic; Co Conservation Board; General farming, livestock, grain; Works for Gravel & Ready-Mix Plant. West Bend, Box 346 |
| DORWEILER, John: O & R; FN 26-Y-1; WF Anna; CH Paul, Rosemary; MI Catholic; General farming, corn beans. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| DOTY, Shirley G: R: FN 14-Z-1; WF Edna (father Joe Faber); CH Mary, Patricia, Kevin, Diane; MI Catholic, WF Ladies Aid; Army 2 yrs; American Legion; Lifetime residents of Co; Lived on this farm 20 yrs; Mary attends St. Vincent Nursing School; other CH in school; General & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 1 |
| DOUGLAS, Clifford E: R; FN 23-A-3; WF Norma L (father William Voigt); CH Renee, Laree, William, Verlea; MI United Methodist, Board of Trustees, Finance Board, Usher, WF Supt. & teacher of Sunday School, Chairman of Comm. on Education, Secy. of Circle, WSCS; Vet World War II; Both lived here 17 yrs; Farm in WF's family back to great grandfather; Renee attends Beauty School, Mason City; other CH in school; Laree in MYF, choir, basketball; General farming, hogs. Fenton, Rt. 1 |
| DOUGLAS, Ernest; R FN 26-P-1; MI Presbyterian; Vet World War II; Farmers Union; American Legion; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| DOUGLAS, Lyle: R: FN 33-X-1; WF Carol; CH Donna, Coleen; MI Methodist; Farmer's Union; CH in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DRAKE, Kendall: T; FN 10-L-1; WF Eleanor; CH David, Deborah; MI Baptist; CH pre-school; Trucker for Michaelsen Truck Line. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| DRAMAN, Edwin: O; FN 19-J-1; CH Sharon; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Director Palo Alto Beef Producers Assoc; General & grain farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| DREW, Lawrence D; R; FN 36-B-3; WF Betty (father Bernard Elbert) CH Steven; MI St. Thomas Catholic at Emmetsburg, WF Ladies Aid, Catholic Daughters; 3rd generation to farm place homesteaded by grandparents, Henry Drew, who came by covered wagon from NY State, traded wagon, team horses & $100 for 80 acres; Prairie fire, grandmother plowed around house and saved it; James P. Hickey 1st Judge in Palo Alto Co & had 1st white child (great grandfather of Lawrence Drew); WF a RN at Palo Alto Co Hospital; General farming, hogs. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DREW, Maurice: R; FN 36-J-2; WF Jeanne; CH Gary, Elizabeth, Denise, Mary, Daniel; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock; Carpenter work. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| DROWN, F. Blaine: O; FN 4-X-3; WF Lillian; CH Jean, James, Daniel, Richard, Lorraine, Roger, Marion; MI Baptist; Finish Carpenter. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| DRYDEN, Bertha: O; FN 23-H-2; CH Edna, Ilah, Erva, Earl, Merle, Helen, Esther, Janet; MI Methodist; Merle Vet World War II, VFW; Farm Bureau; Widow of James; Merle farms the land, General farming, livestock, dairying. Emmetsburg, Rt.1 |
| DUDLEY, Max; FN 16-K-1; N.A. Cylinder |
| DUHN, Arlo C: O; FN 32-H-5; WF Sylvia (father Walter Jorgensen); CH Orlew, Sharon, Janet, Susan; MI Bethany Lutheran, Sunday School Supt. , Vice Pres. Emmetsburg Conference Men of the Church, WF ALCW, Circle; Vet World War II; Co. Pres. NFO; Treas. Six District NFO; Lifetime resident of Twsp; WF in Co since 1924; Owned farm since 1937; Orlew wed; Sharon wed, 1 CH; Janet attends Westmar College; Susan in school; WF works at Medical Clinic at Emmetsburg; General farming, hogs, poultry. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DUHN, Christine: O; FN 4-C-5; Widow of Edward; CH Lloyd, Gloria, Verna, Clayton, Delores (deceased); MI Lutheran; Land farmed by Lloyd, hogs. Graettinger, Box 422. |
| DUHN, Clayton: O; FN 4-C-A; WF Patricia; CH Jeffrey, Randal, Richard, Lisa; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic; Vet World War I, received the Bronze Star; American Legion; VFW; CH school & pre-school; Carpenter. Graettinger, Box 82 |
| DUHN, Frank: T; FN 36-R-3; WF Helen; CH Frank Anthony; MI Lutheran; Army; NFO; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DUHN, John H: O; FN 21-H-3; WF Ingrid D (father Leonard Peterson): CH Grant, Wendell, Annette, Joyce, Brian, James; MI Bethany Lutheran, Sunday School teacher, Director Bible Camp, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Church Secy; WF Farm Bureau Women's Club; both Bowling; Panic Club; Farm in family since 1961; he was born & went to school in Co, lived in Calif from 1940-49 & returned here in '49; WF in Co since 1950; CH school & pre-school; General farming, corn, beans; Works at Lakeside Lutheran Home. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1, Box 30 |
| DUHN, Marvin R: R: FN 29-H-1; WF Ruth E (father Carl T. Torreson); CH Marlene, Charles, Kurt, Jeanne, Thomas (deceased); MI Bethany Lutheran, Board of Education, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; 4H Leader; Lifetime resident of Co; Farm in family since 1919; WF in Co since 1942; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| DUHN, Richard P: R: FN 14-F-3; WF Harriet (father Ed Herke); CH Jackline, Paul, Bruce, Brad; MI Catholic, K of C, F CDA, Rosary Society; Army; Antique Car Club; Iowa Great Lakes Regional Club; CH school & pre-school; lived here since 1960; General farming, corn, beans; works at Morrel Co in Esterville. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| DUHN, Ronald E: O & R; FN 14-F-4; WF Darlene (father Harry Henderson); MI First Congregational at Emmetsburg, Usher, WF Ladies Aid, Circle; Army; Farm in family since 1911, when grandfather bought it & came from So. Dakota; WF Antique Shop in house; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| DUHN, Soren: O; FN 4-C-D; WF Marie; CH Dorothy, Walter, Raymond, Rosalie, Betty, Richard, Ronald; MI Catholic; Walnut Twsp. Election Board, on election in Lost Island & Walnut Twsp for 40 yrs; Retired. Graettinger, Box 443. |
| DUIS, Herman: R; FN 18-Y-2; WF Leulla; CH James, Roger; MI Lutheran; CH in school; General farming, livestock, beans, corn. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| DUIS, William: O; FN 22-X-4; WF Elvida; CH Rose Ann; MI Lutheran, Catholic (WF); Farm Bureau; Rents land out; Retired. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| DUNN, Joseph H: O; FN 27-Z-1; WF Viola (father Charles Broadwell); CH Dean, Wayne, Lois; MI Methodist, WF WSCS, Church Board; Farm Bureau; Mason; Eastern Star; Son of Henry Worster; reared by Henry Dunn; Lived on this farm 34 yrs; Farm in family over 50 yrs; CH wed; 7 grandchildren; General & grain farming. West Bend, Rt. 1 |
| DUUS, Richard L: O; FN 14-F-1; WF Marvis (father William Luhman); CH Kirk, Debra, Kristyn; MI Methodist, WF Ladies Aid, Circle; His father, Andrew, bought farm in 1925 & thru the yrs added to it; CH in school; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans, oats. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| DYER, Kenneth: T; FN 17-G-3; WF Martha; CH Neil, Quint, Kristie; MI Catholic; CH pre-school; Works at Ruthven Coop Elevator. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| DYKER, Julius: O; FN 5-H-1; N.A. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
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| EAGAN, James: R FN 28-R-#; CH Leila; CH Thomas, Dianne, Michael, Edward; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; American Legion; Farmers Union; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt 2 |
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| EAGAN, K.P.: O; FN 19-R-1; WF Alice (father James R Brown); CH (by 1st marriage) Richard, James, Margaret, Janet, Karen, Jean Marie; MI Sacred Heart Catholic at Ayrshire, WF Altar Society, CDA; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1910; CH wed; 19 grandchildren, General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1. |
| EATON, Darrel: O; FN 18-G-C; WF Marcella; CH Cynthia, Jane, Dean; MI Methodist; Army 2 yrs; School Board; WF Palo Alto Co Hospital Auxiliary Works at Farmers Coop Elevator. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| EATON, Edith: O; FN 10-G-4; CH Joel, Delores, Roger; MI Methodist; Farm Bureau; Widow of Howard; Roger in Air Force; Cook at Ranch Kitchen, Spencer. Ruthven, Rt. 1. |
| EATON, Joel: Town; WF Charlene; CH Douglas, Debra, Sheryl, Diane, Michael, Gregg, Allen; MI Methodist; Army 2 yrs; Owns & operates Hi-Way Texaco Station. Ruthven, Box 40. |
| EATON, Richard: O; FN 5-G-2; WF Viola; CH James; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock; DeKalb Seed Corn. Ruthven, Rt 1 |
| EATON, Virgil: O; FN 15-G-3; WF Hazel; CH Rodney, Rhonda; MI Methodist; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; General farming, dairying, hogs. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| ECKERT, Robert: R; FN 9-Y-2; WF Elvira; CH Larry, Janice; MI Lutheran; Farm Bureau; R.E.C. Board; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn beans. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| EGAN, Raymond: O; FN 22-L-A; WF Mabel; CH Teresa, John, Robert, David, Lisa; MI Catholic; Army 3 yrs; American Legion; CH school & pre-school; Agent for Rock Island Railroad. West Bend, Rt. 1, Box 252. |
| EGELAND, GAIL: R; FN 14-Y-6; WF Phyllis; CH Steven; MI Methodist; National Guard; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt. 1. |
| EGEMO, L.G.: O & R; FN 27-A-3; WF Opal F (father George Bernard): CH Lorraine, Maxine, L. Orland; MI St. John's Lutheran at Depew, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co. 45 yrs, WF 54 yrs; Lived on this farm 4 yrs; CH wed except L. Orland farms with father; 7 grandchildren; L. Orland works part-time Trucking & shelling; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| EGLAND, Larry J: R; FN 6-K-4; WF Marilyn J; CH Gregory, Timmy, Cathy, Kent; MI St. John's Lutheran at Depew, Lutheran Church Men, WF ALCW, Circle, Greg in Choir; Cub Scout Leader; CH school & pre-school; Greg in 4H & band; Greg & Tim in Little League; Lifetime residents of CO; General farming, livestock, sheep; Works for Aero-Dyne Corp, Emmetsburg. Cylinder, Rt. 1. |
| EGLAND, Nelvin M: O & R; FN 33-A-2; WF Selma T (father Bertel Naig); CH Larry, Roger; MI St John's Lutheran at DePew, Sunday School Supt, Lutheran Church Men, both in Choir, WF ALCW, Circle, Ass't. Sunday School teacher; Farm Bureau; 4H Leader; Lifetime residents of Co; Lived here 18 yrs; Sec. 33, W.W. corner, Old Hauge Syn, Church, moved into DePew & later merged with St. John's Lutheran; Larry wed, 4 CH; Roger wed, attends W U. of Ill.; General farming, livestock, sheep; Turcking. Cylinder, Rt. 1. |
| EGLAND, Tillford: R & T; FN 9-K-2; WF Ella Rae; CH Denise; MI Lutheran; National Guard; CH pre-school; General farming, hogs, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1. |
| EGLAND, Tillman: O; FN 4-K-1; WF Esther; CH Tilford, Donna; MI Lutheran; General farming. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| EIMERS, Harlan: R; FN 11-K-4; WF Dolores; CH Bonnie, Gregory, Gwendolyn; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; American Legion; Farm Bureau; CH in school; General farming livestock; Works at Pam-Line, Emmetsburg. Cylinder, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Clarence and Martin: O; FN 2-L-2; Brothers; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Martin Twsp. Trustee since 1936; Farm in family since 1896; Rents land out. Whittemore, Rt. 1 |
| ELBERT, Cletus R: R; FN 21-H-4; WF Kathleen H (father Matt Conlon); CH martin, Maureen, Michael; MI St. Thomas Catholic, K of C, WF Ladies Aid, CDA; Farmers Union; Bowling; WF Women's Club; Rented farm since 1960; CH school & pre-school; Lifetime residents of Co; WF Sub teacher for Emmetsburg Community & Catholic Schools; General farming, hogs. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Donald B: R; FN 3-H-2; WF Ardus L (father Jacob Wiefel); CH Donald M, Dianna, Dennis; MI St. Thomas Catholic; Bowling; Lived in Co. 30 yrs, WF since 1942; Donald M wed, 2 CH; Dianna works in Emmetsburg; Dennis in school; General farming, livestock, corn, beans. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Donald M: R; FN 27-J-1; WF Carol; CH Richard, Michelle; MI Catholic; CH pre-school; Grain farming; works at Palo Alto Mfg. Co. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| ELBERT, Elmer P: O; FN 3-L-1; WF Agnes M (father James McGovern); CH Marjorie, Lavone (deceased), Eleanor, Darold, Beverly, Ruth, Elmer J, Agnes, Richard; MI St. Michael's Catholic, Holy Name Society, WF Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters; Vet World War I; American Legion; Farm Bureau; both Neighborly 500 Club & Club 18; WF Fern Valley Neighborly Club; Farm in family at least 80 yrs; CH wed except Elmer J lives at home & Richard works & lives in Mpls, Minn; 20 grandchildren; Land farmed by Elmer, dairying, hogs; Retired. Rodman, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Gerald: O; FN 12-L-1; WF Caroline; CH Gordon, Sandra, Patricia, Jane, Ronald; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; Gordon in Army; General farming, livestock, dairying. Rodman, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Gregory, Jr.: T; FN 3-J-2; WF Bernadine; CH Gregory; MI Catholic Army 2 yrs; General & grain farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| ELBERT, Harold: O; FN 35-K-2; WF Bernice; CH Harold W, William, Kathleen, Bernice, Shirley, Linda, Marcia, Julia, Walter, Karen, Daniel, Brian; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Twsp. Trustee; General farming, livestock, dairying. Rodman, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Irvin: O; FN 16-L-2; WF Geraldine; CH Colleen, Myra, Mark, Vicky, Kim; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Farmers Union; General farming, hogs; Works for Cargill Seed Corn. Rodman, Rt. 1. |
| ELBERT, Mark: R; FN 21-L-1; WF Georgia; MI Catholic; National Guard; WF bookkeeper at West Bend Elevator; General farming, hogs; Works at West Bend & Rodman Elevator. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| ELBERT, Milford: O; FN 24-K-3; WF Irene; CH Jerome, Joan, Steven, Ruth (deceased); MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs; Works for Cargill Seed Corn. Rodman, Rt. 1. |
| ELDRIDGE, Marion: O; WF Wilma; CH Patricia, David; MI Methodist; General farming, livestock, corn, beans, oats. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| ELLINGSON, Orville: R; FN 25-R-4; WF Marie; CH David, Dean, Dale; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1. |
| ELSENBAST, Bernard F: O & R; FN 1-F-2; WF Jean M (father Al Graettinger): CH Catherine, Michael, David, Marilyn, Frank; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, WF CDA, Rosary Society; Korean Vet; Graettinger Creamery Board; WF Bridge Club, Graettinger; Farm in Elsenbast family since 1893, bought by Bernard, grandfather, for $16 an acre; Father, Frank, bought it in 1932 for $100 an acre; Lifetime residents of Co; CH school & pre-school; General farming, dairying, hogs, corn, beans, oats. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| ELSENBAST, Herman A: Town; WF Irene M (father Daniel Barnett); CH Mary, Catherine; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, K of C, WF Rosary Society; Lions Club; CH wed; 7 grandchildren; Bank founded in 1934, Herman was instrumental in starting it with other merchants; Directors who served when the bank was founded - Emil Baumgartner, Pres - C.A. Jensen, Vice Pres. - Directors - Mike Weinholzer, Albert Luke & George Graettinger; Executive Vice Pres. Graettinger State Bank. Graettinger. |
| EMARY, Lloyd L: O; FN 30-B-4; WF Florence W (father Michael Herscher): CH Lloyd, Edna, Evelyn, Florence, Opal, Elmer, Velma, Martha, Fern Shipley, Robert; MI Methodist WF - WSCS, Circle; WF Willing Worker Mission Society, Neighborhood Birthday Club; Lived in Co & owned place since 1942; Lloyds 1st WF, Mary, deceased, 2 CH, Edna lives in Washington; Evelyn wed, 1 CH; Florence 1st husband, Pearl Clayton, deceased, 3 CH; Martha wed, 3 CH; Fern 3 CH; Robert wed, 1 CH, in Army; N W corner of farm are 2 graves which are Butler children buried many years ago due to diphtheria; Sheep, poultry; Rents land out; Retired, Emmetsburg, Rt. 2. |
| ENGE, Claire: R; FN 25-B-2; WF Mary; CH Allen, Randall, Karla; MI Methodist; Vet World War II; Farm Bureau; General farming. Cylinder, Rt. 1. |
| ENGER, Henry A: R: FN 11-Y-1; WF Examae Moore; MI Methodist; Farmers Union; Lived with his parents, J.M. "Matt" in West Bend Twsp from 1929-1931; Lived on this farm since 1942; Card Club 500; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans, oats. Mallard, Rt. 2 |
| ENGER, Milfred: T: FN 12-R-2; MI Lutheran; Vet World War II; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1. |
| ERICKSON, Elmer: O: FN 8-L-2; WF Anna; CH Wilbur, Julian, Marlin; MI Bethany Lutheran; Farm Bureau; Hogs, poultry; Rents land out; Retired. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| ERNST, Aaron P: R; FN 25-R-1; WF Norma J (father Ben Walker); CH Wanda, Geri; MI United Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Farmers Union; Lived in Co 33 yrs WF 25 yrs; Wanda wed, 1 CH; Geri in school, speech, chorus, track; WF works at Production Credit, Emmetsburg; General farming, livestock, sheep, Mallard, Rt. 2 |
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| FABER, Joe; O; FN 20-L-4; WF Catharine; CH Edna, Nina; MI Catholic; Retired. Rodman. |
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| FALES, Wendell L; O; FN 34-C-4; WF Verna J (father George Davis); CH George, Lyle, Wanda, John, Robert; MI United Methodist; Korean Vet; both Canter Club; Lived in Co. since 1956; CH in school; George, basketball, football, track; Won Middlewest Apaloosa Grand Champion Race Horse "Blue Moon Diamond 'K' in 1966 & Grand Champion Performance horse at Onaka, Minn. in 1966; Dairying, raise & breed Appaloosa horses; Works for Miller's Truck Line at Ruthven. Emmetsburg, Rt 1, Box 81. |
| FANDEL, Francis M; R; F 2-L-3; WF Phyllis G (father Norman Crawford); CH David, Linda, Dale, Roxanne, Norman, Mark, Janet, Philip; MI St. Michael's Catholic, Holy Name Society, WF Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters; both Whittemore Golf Course; WF Palo Alto Nurse's Assoc; Michael Fandel homesteaded this farm in 1900; Francis 3rd generation to farm the land, known as "Shady Elm Farm"; David attends Nettleton Institute; other CH in school; Linda & Roxanne 4H; Dale sports; WF works at Palo Alto Co. Hospital; General farming. Rodman, Rt 1. |
| FANK, Charles; O; FN 4-R-3; WF Marilyn; CH Timothy, Kristen; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; CH school & pre-school; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt 2. |
| FANK, Clarabel; O; FN 33-H-3; CH Louise, Charles, Carl; MI Catholic; Widow of Carl; Land farmed by son, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt 2. |
| FARMER, Bert S; O; FN 5-F-1; WF Helen A (father Carl Velte); CH Myrtle, Marilyn, Carolyn, Arlene, LaVern Sam; MI United Methodist, WF WSCS, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lived in Co. since 1952; Owned farm since 1949; CH wed; 22 grandchildren; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans, oats. Terril, Rt 1. |
| FARMER, John; O; FN 9-K-1; Widower of Annie; CH Helen, Mildred, Gayle, John & William & Roland (deceased); MI Methodist; Rents land out; hogs; retired. Cylinder, Rt 1 |
| FARMER, LaVern Sam; R; FN 5-F-2; WF Donna; CH Scott, Julie, Tamara; MI Lutheran; Army 2 yrs; General farming, livestock, corn, oats; PAG Seed Corn dealer. Terril, Rt 1. |
| FARRELL, James; O; FN 32-R-1; WF Mary; CH Daniel, James Jr, Ann Marie, Kathleen, Ellen; MI Catholic; Korean Vet; CH in school; both Palo Alto Co. Retarded Children; Both work at Sears Store in Emmetsburg; General farming, Sheep. Curlew, Rt 1 |
| FEASTER, Lindsey H; O; FN 14-Y-1; WF Loretta (father James Cunningham); MI Methodist, WF Ladies Aid, Circle; WF Ellington Twsp Ladies Club; Bought farm in 1942; his father, James, farms in Co; General farming, hogs, corn, beans. Mallard, Rt. 1 |
| FEDDERSEN, Ernest; O; FN 16-A-3; WF Marion; CH Evelyn, Virtus, Sam, Lynn, Dennis, Wayne; MI Presbyterian; Farm Bureau; General Farming, livestock; Seed Corn dealer. Cylinder, Rt 1. |
| FEDDERSEN, Lynn D; R; FN 9-A-3; WF Darleen L (father Walter Schreiber); CH Terry, Lisa; MI First Presbyterian, Usher, WF St. Mary's Catholic Altar Society, Circle; Farm Bureau; WF Birthday Club; Lived in Co. 19 yrs; Farm in his family since 1948; CH pre school; General farming, livestock. Ringsted, Rt 2 |
| FEHR, Eldon A; R; Fn 25-P-1; WF Verdell L; CH Alfred, Linda, Sheila, Dale, Shannon, Marlene; MI First Methodist; Farm Bureau; Lived in C0 entire life except 1 yr, WF entire lifetime; Lived on this farm since 1953; CH school & pre-school; Alfred & Linda 4H, Jr Band; Sheila Brownies; Alfred basketball; General farming, dairying; Farm custom work. West Bend, Rt. 1 |
| FEHR, Elmer P; O; FN 35-L-2; WF Matilda F (father Jacob Knobloch); CH Doris, Wayne, Robert, James, Ruth, Daniel; MI Apostolic Christian, Sunday School teacher; Farmers Union; Farm in family since 1946; Lived in Co since 1947; Doris works in West Bend; Wayne wed, 2 CH; Robert wed; James in Army; other CH in school; General farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt.2. |
| FEHR, Manuel; O; FN 1-Z-1; MI Apostolic Christian; Farm in family 73 years; Retired. West Bend, Rt 2 |
| FEHR, Robert; R; FN 14-L-2; WF Barbara J; MI Apostolic Christian; Air National Guard; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| FEHR, Wayne; R; FN 13-L-2; WF Kathryn; CH Melissa; MI Apostolic Christian; National Guard; Farm Bureau; Grain farming, livestock. Whittemore. |
| FELDMAN, Fred; O; FN 7-F-2; WF Dorothy; CH Wade Darwin, Carol, Karen; MI Methodist; General farming, hogs, corn, beans. Terril, Rt 1 |
| FELDMAN, Henry; O; FN 18-F-1; WF Dora; MI Methodist; Vet World War I; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farm Bureau; General farming, livestock. Terril, Rt. 1 |
| FELL, Avery; T; FN 4-P-2; WF Maude; CH Bob, Jo Ann, Eldon & Sharon (deceased); MI Congregational; Farmer, laborer. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| FEYE, Carl P; O; FN 24-K-4; WF Eva D (father Albert Schuller); CH Regina, Harold, Charles, Della; MI St. Paul's Lutheran; both Neighborhood Card Club; Farm in family since 1928; Kitchen of home is original house on farm; place was called "Halfway House" yrs ago which was halfway from Algona & Emmetsburg & called "Weir" farm; CH wed; 12 grandchildren; Land farmed by Harold; Retired. Whittemore, Rt. 1. |
| FICKBOHM, John B; O & R; FN 35-H-3; WF Janette M (father Valentine Pietrowiak); CH Jean Marie, Joan Renae; MI Assumption Catholic, K of C, WF Circle; Korean Vet; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1958; Farm in family since 1950; CH school & preschool; General farming, livestock, sheep, corn, beans, oats. Emmetsburg, Rt 2 |
| FICKBOHM, Maurice; R; FN 15-L-2; WF Theresa; CH Maurice G, Patricia, Mary Ann, Donald Peter, James, Nancy, David, Karen; MI Catholic, Holy Name Society, WF President Rosary Society; Farmers Union; Farms 400 acres; Lived on farm 27 years; Maurice in Whittemore; Patricia wed, 2 CH; Mary Ann wed; Donald in Army; other CH in school; General & grain farming, livestock. Rodman. |
| FINNEGAN, J. Thomas; O; FN 8-G-4; WF Alice M (father Joseph Bush); CH Mark, Jeffrey, Kelly; MI Sacred Heart Catholic, K of C, WF Guild; Vet World War II; Chamber of Commerce; Lifetime resident of Co, WF since 1949; Farm in family 8 yrs; CH in school; Mark & Jeff band; Mark basketball, football, track, chorus; Jeff track, football; General farming, hogs; Self-employed DX Service Station. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| FINNEGAN, Kenneth; O; FN 5-G-4; WF Nancy; CH Deborah, Joseph, Anthony, Douglas, Julie; MI Catholic; Vice Pres. local Assoc. Havelock Plover Comm. School; CH school & preschool; WF a RN at Longhouse Nursing Home, Spencer; NEA; ISEA; Teacher at Havelock Community School. Ruthven, Rt. 1 |
| FINNESTAD, Howard; R; FN 7-K-1; WF Bette; CH Rickie, Sandra, Nancy, Carol; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; CH school & preschool; General farming, livestock; Self-employed, Trucking. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| FINNESTAD, John; O; FN 15-A-3; WF Mamie S (father O.P. Randa); CH Faith, Wane, Vernon, Mary Lou; MI St. John's Lutheran, Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Vet World War I; American Legion; VFW; Farm Bureau; Lifetime residents of Co; Lived in Co 74 yrs; Farm in family over 60 yrs; CH wed; 13 grandchildren; Retired. Fenton, Rt. 1 |
| FINNESTAD, Lloyd; O; FN 1-K-3; WF Susie A; CH Marion, Virgil, Howard, Glennis; MI St. John's Lutheran at DePew, Brotherhood, WF ALCW, Circle; Farm Bureau; Lifetime residents of Co; Farm in family since 1937; CH wed; 14 grandchildren; General farming, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| FINNESTAD, Norman A; O; FN-22-A4; WF Esther A (father John Geitzenauer): CH Craig, Joan, Delores, Marilyn; MI St. John's Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid, Walther League; Farm Bureau; Lifetime resident of Co; Lived on this farm 23 years; Girls wed; Craig in school; 10 grandchildren; General & grain farming, hogs, Fenton, Rt. 1 |
| FINNESTAD, Virgil: T: FN; 1-K-4; WF Ruth A; CH Barbara, Ingrid, Monika, Ronne, Vickie, Debbie, Mary; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; American Legion; Farm Bureau; Farm Laborer; Fenton, Rt 1 |
| FISH, Benjamin T; O; FN 22-X-3; WF Luella M; MI Latter Day Saints, Elder, WF Women's Leader, Pianist & Solicitor for Church; Farm Bureau; WF Federated Women's Club, Sewing Club. Farm in family since 1900 when his farmer homesteaded the land; Retired, custom framing. Mallard, Rt 2. |
| FISHER, Arnold J; O & R; FN 25-K-3; WF Evelyn B; CH Nancy, Patricia, Shirley, James; MI Methodist at Cylinder, WF WSCS; Lived in Co entire life except 2 yrs, WF 32 yrs in CO; Farm in family since 1948; there are Indian mounds on farm; Nancy wed, 2 CH; Patricia wed; 1 CH; other CH in school; General farming, livestock. Whittemore, Rt 1 |
| FISHER, George; O; FN 36-K-4; WF Nora; CH Verla, Arnold, Russell; MI Methodist; Spanish American War; Land farmed by Arnold; Retired. Whittemore, Rt. 1 |
| FISHER, Harold; O; FN 36-L-3; WF Marie; MI Apostolic Christian; Korean Vet; American Legion; Farm Bureau; WF NEA, ISEA; WF teacher at West Bend Comm School; General farming, hogs. West Bend, Rt 2 |
| FISHER, Ronald E; O; FN 25-T-1; WF G. JoAnn; CH Linda, James, Connie; MI Catholic at Ayrshire, Altar Society; Farm Bureau; Palo Alto Beef Producers Assoc. Board; Lived on this farm since 1952; CH in school; General farming, livestock. Curlew, Rt 1 |
| FISHER, Walter: O; FN 24-J-1; WF Mildred; CH Janne, Jeanne; MI Lutheran; Farmers Union; General & grain farming. Cylinder. Rt 1 |
| FISHER, William: O; FN 8-X-5; WF Shirley; CH Cindy, Steven, David, Dan; MI Catholic; Korean Vet;; Farm Bureau; Board for Future Sheltered Workshop; past Pres. Retarded Children of Palo Alto Co; General farming, livestock. Curlew, Rt 1 |
| FITZPATRICK, Steve; O; FN 8-P-3; MI Catholic; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| FLAHERTY, Francis: O & R; FM 26-P-3; WF Ruby (father David Ehrig); CH Daniel, Michael, Ronald; MI Assumption Catholic; Twsp Committeeman ASC; Lifetime resident of Co, WF 25 yrs; Farm in family 41 years; Daniel attends Creighton College, Omaha; other CH in school; Farmers Union; General farming, livestock. Mallard, Rt 2. |
| FLANNEGAN, Francis L; O; FN 16-C-1; WF Verna J. (father Henry Schubbe); CH Donna Jean, JoAnn; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, Rosary Society; WF's sister, Viola Schubbe, lives with them; Lifetime resident of Twsp, WF in Co since 1931 and Viola since 1932; Farm i family since 1879; CH wed; 6 grandchildren; General & grain farming. Graettinger, Rt 1 |
| FLANNEGAN, Michael: O; FN 19-J-2; WF Marietta; CH Rhonda; MI Catholic; Jaycees; Tree Service & Bulldozer work. Emmetsburg. |
| FLETCHER, Ronald: R; FN 22-T-2; WF Darling; CH Cindy, Dale; MI Methodist; Korean Vet; CH in school; Board Director & Libraian at Ayrrshire School. Aryshire, Rt. 1. |
| FLINT, DON J: R; FN 21-F-1; WF Josephine, CH Diane, Steven; MI Bethel Lutheran at Graettinger, Usher, WF Circle ALCW, Sunday school teacher 10 yrs; Army Vet World War II; Farmers Union; Rented land since 1954; CH in school; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, bean, oats. Ruthven, Rt 1 |
| FLINT, Glen L: R; FN 4-A-3; WF Saloma E (father Henry Uthof ): CH Robin, Renee, Rhonda, Cynthia; MI St. John's Lutheran, WF Ladies Aid, Walther League; Army 18 mos. Lived on this farm 17 yrs; CH in school; General & grain farming, livestock. Ringsted, Rt 2. |
| FLYNN, Eugene: O; FN 26-P-4; WF Arlene; CH Karen, Connie, Janette, James, Kenneth, Patrick; MI Catholic; CH in school; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| FLYNN, Joseph W: O; FN 32-P-3; MI Assumptin Catholic; Farmers Union; Lifetime resident of CO; Farm in family since 1940; General farming, livestock; Bull dozing. Mallard. Rt 2 |
| FOGARTY, Dannie: O; FN 6-L-2; WF Gertrude; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; VFW; WF Auxiliary; Co Beef Producers Assoc; General & grain farming, livestock. Cylinder.. |
| FOGARTY, Keyron J: R; FN 8-L-4; WF Esteleen G (father Ray Schuller): CH Aletha; MI St. Michael's Catholic, Holy Name Society; Farmers Union FHA; ASC; Co 4H Committee; Lifetime residents of Co; Aletha works in Emmetsburg; General farming, livestock. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| FOGARTY, Lawrence: R; FN 25-L-2; WF Karen; CH Lisa; MI Catholic; CH pre-school; General farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt 2 |
| FOGARTY, William P: O; FN 8-L-3; Widower of Lorena; CH Edris, Daniel, Keyron, Joan, Terrance, Rosella, Martin; MI St. Michael's Catholic, Holy Name Society; Farmers Union; Lifetime residents of Twsp; Farm in family since 1918; CH wed except Martin works in Chicago; 19 grandchildren; Land farmed by Keyron; Retired. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| FOGDE, Myron: O; FN 6-C-1; Widower of Gladys; CH Mary, Myron; MI Lutheran; Director Lakeside Lutheran Nursing home; Land farmed by son-in-law, Raymond Rose; Retired. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| FORD, Gene: O; FN 32-J-2; MI Catholic; Farmers Union, State Secy. & local & Co Pres; General farming; Works for Farmer's Union, State Secy & local & Co Pres; General farming; Works for Farmers Union Hybrid & Farmers Union Hail Insurance. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| FOREY, Eugene F: O; FN 30-Z-2; WF Agatha E (father Andrew Fangman): MI Catholic, K of C, WF CDA, Ladies Aid; Farm Bureau; Lived here 2 years; General & grain farming, livestock. Rolfe, Rt 2 |
| FOREY, Francis: T: FN 32-Z-1; WF Veronica; CH Eugene, Morris, Jerome, Margaret, Richard, Paul, Janice; MI Catholic; Farm Bureau; Retired. Rolfe, Rt. 2 |
| FOREY, Paul D: Town; WF Bonnie L (father William Reeves); CH William, Kathleen, Robert; MI Immaculate Conception Catholic, WF Rosary Society; Navy 4 yrs; WF Graettinger Women's Club; CH in school; Mgr of Graettinger Coop Elevator since 1967, elevator 1st started here around 1914.. Graettinger. |
| FOSNOT, Floyd: R: FN 2-X-3; WF Marcella; CH Judy, William, Janice; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; General farming, hogs; Works for Farm Service Co of Emmetsburg. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| FRAMBACH, James: O; FN 21-H-2; WF Verlie; CH James, Thomas, Kathryn, Mary, Richard, Ruth; MI Catholic; Extension Council; James in Army; General farming, livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt 1 |
| FRASER, Margaret: T; FN 28-K-2; CH Rosalie, Virginia, Kathleen, Edward, Russel, Rita, Joanne, Steven, Donald; MI lived in Co since 1949. Cylinder, Rt 1 |
| FREDERICK, Donald: O & R; FN 34-G-1; WF M. Patricia; CH David, Donna, William, Robert, Daniel, Michael; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; American Legion; Farm Bureau; NFO; CH school & pre-school; General farming, hogs. Ruthven, Rt. 2 |
| FREDERICK, Harlan M: O, FN 1-J-5; WF Loretto I (father Michael Brady); CH Phyllis, Shirley; MI Methodist & Catholic, WF CDA; Lifetime resident of Co., Lived here since 1897; CH wed; 7 grandchildren; Retired. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| FREDERICK, Lyle: O; FN 36-H-2; WF Opal I. (father Roy Crook); CH Donna, Betty, Lyle Dean; MI United Methodist at Cylinder, WF WSCS, Circle; Lifetime Resident of Co. WF since 1919; Lived on FN 14-J-2, Cylinder, 35 yrs; CH wed except Lyle lives at home; 8 grandchildren; General farming. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| FREEMAN, Paul F; Town; WF Wilda L (father William Thompson); CH Paul, Donna, Margie, Robert; MI Congregational, WF Fellowship; Farm Bureau; Lions Club; School Board; CH wed except Robert attends Arizona State U; 6 grandchildren; Pres. Cylinder State Bank. Cylinder, Box 37. |
| FREEMAN, Paul W: Town, WF Marcella R (father Kermit Reeves); CH Jody, Anne, Kristen; MI Congregational, WF Fellowship; National Guard; Lions Club; Lifetime residents of Co; CH pre-school; Cashier of Cylinder State Bank. Cylinder. Box 37. |
| FRIEDEL, Elmer H: O; FN 10-R-3; WF Helen (father Henry Lydon): CH Karen, Dennis; MI Assumption Catholic, K of C, WF CDA; Korean Vet; Farmers Union; NFO; Farm in family since 1948; both lived in Co since 1956; Grain farming livestock. Emmetsburg, Rt 2 |
| FRERK, Jay: R; FN 8-Y-1; MI Catholic; Army Reserves; General farming, livestock, Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| FRICK, Paul: O; FN 18-C-1; WF Marilyn; CH Stephanie, Suzanne, Paulette; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; American Legion; General farming, corn beans, oats. Graettinger, Rt 1 |
| FRIEDEN, Arthur M: O; FN 16-Z-1; WF Patricia (father Oscar Wheeler): CH Barbara, Shirley, Elizabeth, Charles, Kathryn, Richard; MI Methodist, WF WSCS, Richard Choir & MYF; Vet World War II; American Legion; WF Auxiliary; Farmer's Union; FFA; Lived on this farm 23 yrs; Barbara wed, 4 CH Shirley wed; Elizabeth wed, 3 CH; Charles in Navy; Kathryn attends Emmetsburg Junior College; Richard in school; Farm in family since 1915; General & grain farming, livestock, sheep. West Bend, Rt. 1 |
| FRIEDEN, Ernest: O; FN 12-Z-4; WF Laraine; CH Ernest M, Lester, Charles; MI Catholic; Farmers Union; ASC Committeeman; general & grain farming, livestock. West Bend, Rt. 2, Box 2. |
| FRIES, Howard: R: FN 21-K-3; WF Margaret; CH Mary E, Richard E; MI Catholic; Richard in Navy; General farming, livestock, sheep. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| FRINK, E. Gary; T: FN 18-J-2; WF Nancy; CH Geri, Greg; MI Lutheran; Korean Vet; Farm Bureau; CH in school; General & grain farming; Hail insurance adjustor; Farm Bureau Insurance. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| FRINK, Elmer: T: FN 6-J-1; WF Stella; CH Eleanor, Lyle, Gary; MI Lutheran; Retired. Emmetsburg, Rt. 1 |
| FRISBIE, Bud; O; FN 5-J-2; WF Hazel, MI Methodist; Vet World War II; VFW; Station attendant. Emmetsburg, Rt. 2 |
| FRY, Leon: O; FN 32-F-4; WF Florence; CH Irene, Annette, Doris, Lois, Sharon, Ruth, Leonard, Larry, Sandra: MI Methodist; General farming; Custom grinding. Ruthven. |
| FUCHS, Cecil: R; FN 27-V-1; WF Leona; CH Jon, Kathy; MI Methodist; Vet Word War II; American Legion; VFW; Feeders Assoc.; Masons; General farming, livestock, soybeans. Curlew, Rt. 1 |
| FUDE, Joseph: O; FN 21-K-1; WF Melva; MI Catholic, WF Protestant; WF Emmetsburg Nursing Assoc. works in Emmetsburg; General farming, livestock. Cylinder, Rt. 1 |
| FUDE, William: O; FN 7-C-4; WF Marie; CH William Jr, Jerome, Dennis, Donald; MI Catholic; Vet World War II; General farming, livestock, dairying, corn, beans; Drivers for Farmers Creamery. Graettinger, Rt. 1 |
| FUNK, Andrew: O; FN 32-K-2; WF Alvina; CH Norman, Lloyd, Wayne Robert (deceased); MI Lutheran; Vet World War I; VFW; Land farmed by Lloyd; Retired. Rodman, Rt 1 |
| FUNK, Lloyd W: R & T: FN 33-K-2; WF Shirley A; CH Sandra, Holly, Danny; MI St. Paul's Lutheran at Whittemore, WF Sub Sunday School teacher; Korean Vet; Lived in CO 33 yrs, WF 27 yrs; CH in school; Sandra in 4H, band; General farming, poultry; Tank truck for Cylinder Elevator. Rodman, Rt. 1 |
| FUNK, Norman W: O & R; FN 9-F-1; WF Fern L (father Noah Kipfer); CH Debra, Heidi, Candace, MI Immanuel Lutheran, Secy. WF Circle, Sunday School Teacher, Korean Vet; WF 4H leader for Lost Island Twsp.; Lived in Co. since 1932, WF since 1952; Owned farm since 1957; CH in school; Lost Island Creamery used to be on this farm; General farming, hogs, corn, beans, oats; Self-employed, Corn shelling. Graettinger, Rt. 1. |