Leon and Thelma (Bonderud) Galehouse

Leon Galehouse, son of Leon and Lucia Nelson Galehouse was born December 25, 1906, at Carrington. He was a graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in pharmacy.

On July 13, 1940, he married Thelma Bonderud. Thelma was the daughter of Olaf and Ella Silseth Bonderud. She was born at Carrington.

The Galehouses had four children: Omar, Leon III, Pamela and Jane.'

Mr. Galehouse lived in Carrington all his life and operated the Galehouse Drug Store until he retired in 1975. He was a 50-year member of the Kappa Phi, Pharmaceutical Fraternity, member of the Masons, and the El Zagel Shrine.

Mr. Galehouse died on March 29, 1981. He is buried at Carrington.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 24B