Johnny Nordel Bruin Ryum passed away January 1, at the Bethany Rest Home in Fargo at the age of 66 years. Mr. Ryum was born to Rorvik, Norway, on September 24, 1876. He came with his parents to the United States in May 1885, and settled in Glenfield where he has resided ever since.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Johnny Ryum of Los Angeles, California; a son, Sgt. Keith Ryum of McChard Field, Washington; and three brothers, Christ and John of Glenfield and Hans Ryum of Havre, Montana; one sister Mrs. Levi Een, of Grenora.

Mr. Ryum was janitor at the school for 14 years.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 2