C. Rudolph Maasjo (August 21, 1889- ), son of Ole and Mary Maasjo, married Emma Torbenson (March 14, 1888-August 9, 1971) daughter of John and Carrie Enerson Torbenson on November 27, 1913 at the Torbenson home in Lisbon. Emma was teaching in a rural school in Norma Township. Emma had taught school six years prior to their marriage.
They lived and farmed in Norma Township. C. R. served on township, school and church boards. Besides farming, Mr. Maasjo did road maintenance and trucking. They moved to their home in Valley City in 1951.
Emma Maasjo was a gracious lady. She loved company. She was the type that "put the coffee water on" when she saw a car stop. C. R. will be remembered for his beautiful bass voice. He has sung in church choirs, quartets, and octets. This talent has been passed on to the children and grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Maasjo were the parents of five children. Randolph (October 30, 1915), Orvis (September 9, 1917), and Milton (June 2, 1919) all farm at Fingal. Clarence (June 2, 1919) retired, lives at Hawley, Minnesota, and Edith (June 11, 1927) (Mrs. L. James Brooks) lives at Newark, Illinois. There are 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 148