Andrew K. Gussiaas was born in Norway on February 14, 1886 and came to America as a young man to avoid the compulsory military training. He also believed America was a land of opportunity. He first settled in Canada but came to Foster County to seek employment. He bought land on Section 17 in Nordmore Township where the family spent their lives. Mr. Gussiaas married Thea Alea Edwardson at Carrington in May 1907. Thea was born June 8, 1890 in Nordmore Township. The Gussiaas couple was active in church and community affairs.

Andrew and Thea were the parents of fifteen children; Carl, Emma, Gilbert, Olga, Anna, Thelma, Olaf, Edwin, James, Henry, Norma, Mervin, Luverne, Mabel and Julia. Many of the family still live in Nordmore Township where they are active in community affairs.

Mr. Gussiaas died May 10, 1961 and Mrs. Gussiaas on February 14, 1966. They are buried in the Kvernes Cemetery in Nordmore Township.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 90B