Raymond Walen, son of Elmer and Helen Dybwad Walen, was born September 12, 1938.
On August 12, 1962, he married Carol Olson at Kloten. Carol was born at McVille, on May 11, 1943, to Oscar and Thelma Trostad Olson.
The couple has two daughters Joan and Marsha.
The family lives on the farm formerly owned by his father. They purchased the farm in 1965.
The family is active in their church activates.
Ray also serves on the township board.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 54B