Gerald was born in Hannaford and lived there all his life.  He married Ruth Olson and they had three sons.  Jerry lives in San Diego, California  Dick in Rapid City, South Dakota; and James lives in Dickinson, North Dakota

Gerald operated a cream station and bought poultry and eggs for Peterson-Biddick Company of Jamestown, North Dakota

Ruth and Gerald were married in the "Dirty 30s" and times were hard.  They bought several cows and sold milk to customers in town for 100 a quart, delivered.

Later, Gerald went into business with his father, Asher.  They sold Minneapolis Moline farm machinery.  When Asher passed away, Gerald discontinued selling machinery and put in a Laundromat and also sold hardware, sporting goods and lawn and garden supplies.  He operated this business until his death on April 25, 1980.  The business was then sold to Larry and Pam Gruman who are the present owners.

Ruth grew up on a farm east of Walum, North Dakota.  Her parents were Nels and Hanna Olson.  After her marriage to Gerald, she has lived in Hannaford ever since.  She worked for Edna Markuson in a grocery store part-time for several years and then started working at Stri-King Bowling Lanes where she is still employed.

Source:  Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 80