Arnold and Mary (Ediger) Leppke

Arnold Leppke came to North Dakota in 1925 from Hillsboro, Kansas. His parents and their family also came. They settled in Wyard township.

Arnold married Mary Ediger at Hillsboro, Kansas on June 1, 1927.

The couple had three children: Lowell, Elton, and Patricia.

The Leppkes bought land and built a farmstead which Mr. Leppke planned.

Their son Elton served in the Air Force with the U.S. Occupation Force, mostly in Japan. He now lives in Milwaukee.

Lowell lost his life in an accident in 1972.

The Leppkes are active in the Baptist church in Carrington.

They are now retired.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 106B