Alf Dien was born at Canton, South Dakota on April 24, 1901. His wife Jennie was born at Hurdsfield, North Dakota on October 28, 1909. The Oien family moved to the Barlow area in 1944 and later lived in Carrington. Jennie taught school for twenty years.
The Oiens had three children, a daughter, deceased, and two sons, Alfred and Rober.
Mr. Oien died October 26, 1977 and is buried in the Carrington Cemetery. Mrs. Oien resides in Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 4B