Stanley Tufte was born May 9, 1920 at Mose to Peder and Anna Larson Tufte.
He and Kathleen Engstrom were married on October 24, 1942 at McHenry. Kathleen was born at Glenfield on January 22, 1923. Her parents were David and Olga Erickson Engstrom.
The couple had five children: Renee, Barbara, Michael, Wanda, and Darla.
Their farm was acquired in October 1948. It is located on section 11 in Florence Township.
Mr. Tufte served in the army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. He was stationed in Europe.
The family is active in the community.
Mr. Tufte died August 24, 1981 and is buried at McHenry.
Mrs. Tufte resides on the farm.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 50B