John and Maddy Bruns moved to Hannaford, North Dakota, in October 1941.  John was employed with the Great Northern Railroad and also the City of Hannaford for 10 years until his retirement.  Maddy worked in the Bowling Alley Cafe for many years until her retirement.  Maddy now lives in Fargo, North Dakota

John and Maddy had eight children, seven of whom are still living.

1.     Lorraine married Orrie Anundson and they had three children.  They both died in 1978.

2.     John (Dean) married Lilias Dahl.  They have seven children and now live in Moorhead, Minnesota.

3.     Audry married James Haugen.  They have five children and now live in PeEll, Washington

4.     Mary married Phillip Raekes and they have five children.  They now live in Kennewick, Washington.

5.     Duane (Punk) married Verlyn (Cass) Ricketts and they have three children.  They are living in Rochester, Minnesota.

6.     Robert married Delores (Dolly) Kalsrud.  They have four children and are living in Lynnwood, Washington.

7.     Gerald (Jiggs) married Annette Loegering and they have three children.  They live in Fargo, North Dakota.

8.     Raymond (Butch) is single and lives at Friendship Village in Fargo, North Dakota.

John Bruns, Sr., died in 1979.

Source:  Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 99