Evelyn Ornquist Niemela was born December 13, 1922 at Strathcona, Minnesota, the daughter of Nels and Christine Ornquist. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Strathcona. She has been a member of First Lutheran Church in Middle River, Minnesota for many years.
Donovan Myles Ruud was born on December 20, 1952 to Mylan and Lila Ruud in Roseau, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Gatzke with his five siblings. He graduated from Middle River High School in 1971, while in high school he played football, basketball and baseball.
Gene Gary Peterson was born August 16, 1944 at his grandmother’s home near Middle River, MN the son of Gene F. and Ann (Wagner) Peterson. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith and confirmed at United Lutheran Church in Gatzke, MN. Gary attended Gatzke Elementary School through the eighth grade and graduated from Middle River High School with the class of 1961 (at age of 16). Following high school, Gary attended Bemidji State College where he studied history.
Eris was born in Oklee, MN, on April 29, 1927, the eldest child of Herman and DeNeige (Turgeon) Bruggeman. She was raised in Oklee with siblings Robert, JoAnn & Donald.
Milton Earl Jorgenson was born on March 14, 1935 on the Larson place located on the Pembina Trail, Marshall County, MN. He was 7th of 10 sons born to Jens and Mary (Metheny) Jorgenson. He was baptized and later confirmed at the Bethlehem of New Solum Church, rural Newfolden, MN.
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