Ole Bonderud was born in Ottertail County, Minnesota on January 26, 1885 to Helmer and Lise Bonderud. He came with his parents to Larrabee in 1896. He was postmaster of Larrabee Post Office at their farm home and then in Grace City until 1914. When Grace City was started he opened up a confectionery store, and later a drug store. Finally he went into general merchandise.
He married Cleole Ridgeway of Carrington and they had three children: Vincent, Carol and Beatrice.
He is buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 60B