Vernen Pederson was born December 4, 1913, at Jud, North Dakota. He was the son of Seth and Willhelmina Hanson Pederson. He married at Jamestown on May 29, 1942, Edna Seller the daughter of Eddie and Floy Rathman Seller, born at Jamestown on March 10, 1911.
Coming to Carrington in 1945, Mr. Pederson operated a shoe repair shop until he retired in 1981.
Mrs. Pederson taught school for a number of years.
They have three children: Mary Kay, Beth and Kenard.