Albert R. and Lydia (Bauer) Suckut

Albert Suckut was born September 5, 1906, in Kidder County. He attended Sheyenne River Academy and College of Walla Walla, Washington. He married Lydia Bauer on November 25, 1931, at Steele. They farmed in Kidder County for nine years before coming to Foster County. In 1946, when they moved into Carrington.

He was an agent for State Farm Mutual Insurance, until he retired in 1972. He served as Mayor of Carrington from 1960 to 1966 and was a supervisor for the Soil Conservation District until his death. He was an active lodge member of the I.O..O.F., Eagles and Elks. He served as the Grand Master for North Dakota in the I.O..O.F. Lodge.

Mr. Suckut died January 17, 1974. He is buried at Carrington.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 41B