Helmer Bonderud was born in Norway on October 3, 1859. He came to America in December 1881. On board ship he met Lise Froslie, also born in Norway, whom he married in December 1882. They settled at Rothsay, Minnesota until 1897 when he came to North Dakota, taking land on Section 24 in Larrabee Township.
The couple had seven children: Bertha, Ole, Emma, Edwin, Ida, Anna and Helga.
Mrs. Bonderud died on April 11, 1919; Mr. Bonderud died November 29, 1943. They are buried at Grace City.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 60B