Konrad Riedman was born in Tolderf, Wurttemburg, Germany on November 20, 1877. He migrated to the United States in 1893 with an Uncle and settled in the Litchville community. Here he worked for others for several years, always saving his money. Later he worked for the Lowry family of Sanborn and then for the Rapp family in Sibley Trail Township.
On April 20, 1900 he purchased 160 acres of land from Lizzie Berge in Section 20, Sibley Trail Township. He farmed this land for three years and then he returned to Germany where he married Marie Brendel, who was born August 6, 1880 in Eilingen, Wurttemburg, Germany. The couple then returned to Barnes County and the farm in Sibley Trail Township.
On March 30, 1905 they homesteaded an additional 160 acres adjoining the land already owned. Homestead Certificate Number 11407 was issued for this land.
Over the years six children were born to Konrad and Marie as follows: Alfons, Joseph, Mary, Agnes, Clara and Anne.
Mary was married to Richard Gruman and is now deceased. Agnes is married to Earl Hope of Portland, Oregon. Clara is now Mrs. Joseph Weishaupt of Dazey, North Dakota. Anne is now Mrs. Mel Haverly of Portland, Oregon.
The family were members of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and Konrad was one of the builders.
The Riedman children all attended the Sibley Trail School. Members of a closely knit community, the Riedmans were considered as good neighbors, always ready to help those in need, as were their neighbors.
Marie Brandel Riedman passed away April 30, 1939 and Konrad joined her on December 18, 1940.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 204