Ole Olsen GRIHAMAR

Notes:

He and Anne were living on Korsekeren (Jim calls this Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra)) in Vang in the 1865 census with their children Ole, age 14, and Torsteen, age 13.

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Family/Spouse: Anne Tostensdatter KJERSTEIN. Anne (daughter of Torstein Ivarsen KJERSTEIN and Kari Olsdatter ØYLO) was born in 1816 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Oct 1853, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Buried:
as Torsten O. Lensmanshougen

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Gudbrandsdatter LO. Sigrid (daughter of Knud Iversson ELTUN and Gjartrud Thomasdatter ELTUN, daughter of Gudbrand Olsen HØVERSTAD and Marit Ivarsdatter ELTUN) was born on 19 Feb 1853 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 May 1946 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Their sons Tosten, Nels, and Lars came to the U.S.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Ingeleiv Knutsdatter GÅSEDELEN. Ingeleiv (daughter of Knut Knutsen GÅSEDELEN and Ambjørg Andrisdatter TUNE) was born in 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1929 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1966-MN-001047
• Baptism: 24 May 1874, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Anne married Thrond (Thomas) S SOINE on 2 Jun 1900 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Thrond (son of Sigurd Kristofferson (Syver C) SOINE and Synneva Trondsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 1 Nov 1959 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jul 1877, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Christine HEDIN. Christine was born on 8 Nov 1882 in Minnesota; died on 9 Oct 1972 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a physician living with his wife and his wife’s sister in Chicago.

Died:
indexed as Dr. Gilbert T Haugen

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a carpenter in Minot.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Carrie Trondsdatter HAMRE. Carrie (daughter of Trond Endresen KATTEVOLD and Berte Helgesdatter LEINE) was born in 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1969 in Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of 30/1.

From an article in the Minot Daily News, November 26, 2021:

ALEXANDER – The Haugen Ranch of Alexander was honored recently with the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Rancher of the Year award.

The award was presented at a special awards banquet held during the organization’s annual convention in Fargo this past September. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County.

In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch, 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage from Vang, Valdres, Norway, unwed at the time, and arrived at the port in Boston, Mass., one month apart from each other. In November 1912, Lars filed for land in Bowline Township in northwestern North Dakota and he began living on the land shortly after. Lars and Christine were married March 17, 1915. They began their married life on an empty prairie with empty hands, ready to work. In 1916, the land was officially patented as their own.

“One-hundred-and-five years later, Haugen Ranch lives on,” said Shelly, noting the family’s centennial celebration, which took place in 2016. “It has been fun and honorable to see Lars’ and Christine’s vision when they settled here mold into something they could only dream of. We keep building and we strive to be better each day.”

Lars and Christine had three children, all born on the homestead. Their sons, Orville and Luther, were farmers and ranchers living south of Alexander and their daughter Inga became a nurse and moved to town.

Luther Haugen married Florence and, in 1946, they purchased the family’s ranch and became North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members. In 1949, Luther relocated the ranch to its present location, two miles north of the original homestead. The homestead’s outbuildings still function as usable facilities today.

Luther passed away at the age of 50 in 1972. Florence and their four children, Les, Judy, Laura and Kay, continued to live and work on the ranch after Luther’s death. Florence retired in 1980 and, in 1981, Les and Shelly began purchasing the ranch from Florence and Les’s sisters. Les and Shelly continued to expand the ranching and farming operations, growing and adding acreage with each generation. They made it a point with their three children, Callie, Lane and Tess, to instill the tight-knit, hardworking family values of the western heritage. Les and Shelly give a lot of credit to the success of the ranch to their children for their hard work and continued dedication to the operation.

Les and Shelly introduced Charolais cattle into the commercial herd. The cattle herd presently consists of black and black baldy cows and still uses Angus and Charolais genetics. They calve in April, wean in the fall and sell to repeat private buyers. In addition, they keep black replacement females when able.

The Haugen family also hosts a large branding each year. “We do it the traditional way — with a rope and drag,” said Les. “Our neighbors come from all around. They play a vital part in our operation on branding day, and every other day of the year.” The Haugens credit not only the family for good help, but the indispensable and strong neighbor relationship the community around them has. “We are family-oriented and neighbor-oriented,” said Kristan. “Everyone around here helps each other and makes the world go round. It’s truly special.”

Today, Les, Shelly, Lane and Kristan operate Haugen Ranch and hold the Haugen Ranch’s NDSA membership. They’ve been a member for many years because the NDSA has the best of North Dakota cattle producers in mind, Les said.

Before returning to the ranch full-time, Lane received a welding degree and worked in the oilfield, while staying active on the family’s operation. Now, that education serves as a means for making the ranch more self-sufficient. “From being able to do the repairs that are necessary to raising our own feed and making our own hay, we prefer to be self-sufficient in every way possible,” said Lane. “Everyone has a hand in the operation to do so, including our children, Henri and Ledger.” The family also said, with self-sufficiency, comes the ability to be sustainable and push the ranch’s goals to the next level. “We improve every day and strive to make things better,” said Lane.

“Being a rancher is a proud way to live,” said Les. “You make the best of your cattle, make a living and spend time with your family that is alongside you every day.” The next generation agreed as Kristan noted, “We are able to set our own goals and be self-motivated. We take pride every day in what we do.”

Les and Shelly look forward to seeing the next generation — their eight grandchildren, Hadley, Harley, Rio, River, Henri, Ledger, Tay and Rye — playing their own roles on the ranch and in life.

The Haugen Ranch is a North Dakota Centennial Heritage Ranch, receiving the honor in 2016. The Haugen family is a member of the NDSA, MonDak Stockgrowers Association, McKenzie County Grazing Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association and MonDak Quarter Horse Association.

“The Haugen Ranch embodies North Dakota’s ranching spirit and work ethic,” said NDSA President Jeff Schafer, a New Rockford, N.D., cow-calf producer and feeder. “They are deserving of this prestigious award. Congratulations, Haugen Ranch.”

Lars married Kirsti DAHL on 17 Mar 1915 in North Dakota. Kirsti (daughter of Endre N ROGN and Ingebjørg Larsdatter HEEN) was born on 24 Jul 1895 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Jul 1991 in Watford, McKenzie County, North Dakota; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Oregon Death Certificate: 92-05721

Notes:

He was a physician in Barnesville, Clay County, in the 1930 census.

Dr. Tyler S. Soine, a retired school physician for George Fox College and chief of staff for Newberg Community Hospital, died of cancer Tuesday in his Newberg home at the age of 90.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First United Methodist Church in Newberg.

He was born June 16, 1901, in Maynard, Minn., and was reared and graduated from high school in Virginia, Minn. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1923 and earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1928. Dr. Soine had a medical practice in Barnesville, Minn., until he moved to Oregon in 1937.

He then operated a medical clinic in Newberg until 1942, when he took a leave of absence to serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He returned to his practice in Newberg after World War II.

He married LaVonne Bagley on Dec. 20, 1946, in Portland.

Dr. Soine retired from his medical practice in 1970 after being the school physician for George Fox College for 20 years.

He was the first chief of staff for Newberg Community Hospital and had been active in fund-raising projects for the hospital. He helped to run medical screening clinics for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

In 1991, Dr. Soine was feted with a reception at Newberg Community Hospital in honor of his 90th birthday.

He was a member of the Newberg United Methodist Church.

Survivors besides his wife include his sons, Tyler S. of Phoenix, Ariz., David of Portland and Mark of Newberg; daughter, Mary Jahnke of Eugene; brothers, Olaf and Glen, both of Minneapolis; sisters, Thelma Ross and Louella Nelson, both of Barnsville, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Evelyn BLOMBERG. Evelyn was born about 1907; died in Assumed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vera LaVonne BAGLEY. Vera was born on 7 Oct 1918 in Montana; died on 12 Jul 2002 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as Lloyd Sever

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘32. Professor and researcher at the University of Minnesota. Ph. D. in soils science.

Olaf C. Soine, 89, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota-Crookston School of Soils and Agronomy and a former mayor of Crookston, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Friday at the Presbyterian Home in Arden Hills.

Soine, of Falcon Heights, was born in Maynard, Minn. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield

and master's and doctorate degrees in soils and agronomy from the University of Minnesota.

He was a professor and soils scientist at the Crookston campus from 1942 until he retired in 1974. He specialized in crop rotation and the effects of soil fertilizers on sugar beets, sunflower seeds and other crops, said his son, Richard, of New Orleans.

"He became interested in this area because he grew up on a family farm," Richard Soine said.

He was manager of the Red Lake Watershed District from 1970 to '79 and a member of the board of managers for the Red River Valley Winter Show, an annual agricultural expo in Crookston. He was a Crookston City Council member and mayor in the mid-1960s.

Soine moved to the Twin Cities after he retired. His son said he recalled his father's former boss telling him that he was the "type of person who always got the job done."

He was active at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston and enjoyed woodworking.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Dora; two daughters, Kathleen McGee, of Salem, Ore., and Barbara Whitmore, of Minneapolis; a brother, Glenn, of Fridley; and two sisters, Lou Ella Nelson, of Apple Valley, and Thelma Ross, of Hopkins.

Olaf married Dora Ernestine WARNER on 3 Sep 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Dora was born on 16 May 1912; died on 18 Jun 2010 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2009-MN-004456
• Occupation: School teacher and principal

Notes:

Born Luelle Christine. In SSDI as Louella Christine Nelson.

Her obit in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, February 12, 2009:

LouElla Christine Nelson

Nelson, LouElla Christine Born December 15, 1909 in Maynard, MN, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, surrounded by her loving family. She married Leonard Nelson of rural Hawley, MN, on September 10, 1938. She was the principal at the Hawley elementary school until she retired in 1973. LouElla was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; son, Paul, and her brothers, Tyler, Olaf, and Lloyd Soine. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Nelson (wife DorisAnn), and Donald Nelson (wife Pamela); daughter, Rachel Hollstadt (husband Dennis); sister, Thelma Ross; brother, Glenn Soine; eight grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, Feb. 14, at Rollag Lutheran Church in rural Hawley, MN. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the church and lunch will be served following the service. Arrangements by Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN.

Died:
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Center in Burnsville

LouElla married Leonard Joseph NELSON on 10 Sep 1938 in Minnesota. Leonard was born in 1905; died on 14 Dec 1990; was buried in Rollag Lutheran Cemetery, Rollag, Clay County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-038979

Notes:

Soine, Glenn C. age 101 of Fridley, passed away December 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Survived by sister, Thelma Ross; also many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and great-grand nieces and great-grand nephews. WWII veteran. Member and usher at Central Lutheran Church for 50 years. Enthusiastic outdoorsman who skied both cross country and downhill, a bird watcher, a dancer, a bicyclist, a walker, "a man for all seasons". Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery.

Died:
Unity Hospital, Fridley

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-28162
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-003055

Notes:

Ross, Thelma Adelia (Soine) at 100 years old, went to be with Jesus on January 21, 2015. She was born on November 10, 1914, to Thrond and Annie Soine in Iron, MN. She grew up in northern MN, graduated from Barnesville High School and Virginia Junior College. She met and married Arnold Ross in Iron, MN on September 9, 1939. She worked as a medical secretary in the Twin Cities for over 40 years. She was a charter member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina, MN and was involved in many volunteer activities there. Thelma had a good word to say about everyone and always had a positive attitude. She loved chocolate, playing scrabble, cards with friends, being 100% Norwegian, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold (Barney) Ross; parents Thrond and Annie; brothers, Tyler, Lloyd, Olaf, Glenn; and sister, Luella Nelson. She is survived by daughter Marilynn (Richard) Fallstrom, and son, Robert (Paula) Ross; grandchildren, Christopher (Karen) Fallstrom, Michelle Yankey, Anne (Chad) Smith, Michael (Kay) Ross, Dustin (Renae) Ross; 10 great-grand-children, plus nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Wed., Jan. 28th at Shepherd of the Hills 500 Blake Road in Edina. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tues., Jan. 27th at Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Died:
Augustana Chapel View Care Center

Family/Spouse: Arnold Francis ROSS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Guida THORSON. Guida was born on 20 Jan 1908 in Minnesota; died on 10 Apr 1991 in Renville County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Mesa, Arizona, at the time of her mother’s death.

She was the wife of Alan Kron Johnson at the time of her death.

Family/Spouse: DICKSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He purchased the family ranch in 1946 and relocated it in 1949 to its present location two miles north of the original homestead.

Luther married Florence CLOUGH in 1946. Florence was born on 18 Dec 1921 in Montana; died on 24 Jun 2001 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

No death certificate.

Notes:

Lester Haugen, age 74, of Granite Falls passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Ren Villa Nursing Home in Renville, Minnesota.

A Family Visitation will take place Thursday, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Wang Lutheran Church in rural Maynard, Minnesota. A recording will be available online of the service on his Tribute Wall, www.wingbain.com No luncheon will be held to uphold social distancing protocol.

Lester Dean Haugen was born on May 13, 1946, in Granite Falls, the son of Joseph T. and Guida L. (Thorson) Haugen. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Wang Lutheran Church. Lester grew up near Sacred Heart and graduated in 1964 from Sacred Heart High School. Lester married Linda Kay in August of 1967 and they were blessed with three children, Lisa, Rick, and Sarah.

Lester spent most of his life working as a tool and die machinist. Starting in 1970, he worked 33 years at Plews Manufacturing in Granite Falls. In the late 90’s began his own limo service which he enjoyed for about 3 years. He then moved to the St. Cloud area for a few years before retiring in 2009 and after that he returned to Granite Falls.
Lester had several special interests that showed his love for precision and details. He enjoyed wood working and restoring gas engines, including his Model A car and an old Ford tractor. Lester thrived on being a perfectionist and the fact that he could make all kinds of little gadgets ignited that enthusiasm. One could say Lester was very skilled and took much pleasure in mechanical things.

Lester is survived by three children, Lisa Benson, Rick Haugen and Sarah Haugen; grandchildren, Steven, Amber, Randy, April, Catie and Destiny; great grandchildren, Tylina, Savannah, Nevaeh, Glinda, Colton, Lennon; sister, Lorraine Stevens; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Guida Haugen; sister, Wanda and her husband, Doug.

Lester married Linda Kay KRONLOKKEN on 20 Aug 1967 in Renville County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 7 Jun 1973 in Renville County, Minnesota. Linda was born on 24 Mar 1949 in Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; died on 16 Mar 2015 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Linda Diane VAN ZEE on 18 Sep 1976 in Renville County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 30 Jun 1982 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]