Edward Winterer, the son of Henry and Emily Green Winterer was born at Carrington. He married at Moorhead on January 11, 1941, Olga, the daughter of John and Gina Lund Ferguson, who was also born at Carrington. Both attended school in Carrington. They lived in Fargo, where they worked at the State Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Edward served in the European theater during World War II.
After the War the couple came to Carrington and Edward took over his father's insurance business, which became the Central Insurance Agency. Olga worked in the office also until the business was sold in 1975.
Retired, the couple lives in Carrington but spends some time in Arizona.
Mr. Winterer is active in the community in Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce and City Council. Mrs. Winterer is active in the Federated church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 43B