Kenneth and Elaine Walen began school in Glenfield Public School in 1927, graduated in 1939, and were married in 1946. They have three sons, Donald of Fergus Falls, Curtis of Carrington and John of Mandan, and five grandchildren.

Kenneth was born February 20, 1921, at Glenfield, the son of Lars and Anna Walen who were born in Norway. He has two sisters, Velma Handrup, Lynwood, California; and Bertha Wright, San Fernando, California; and three brothers, John of St. Paul, Lewis of Spokane, and Duane of Sacramento. Two brothers, Trygve and Harold, have passed away.

Elaine was born July 20, 1921, at Glenfield. Her parents were Edward and Julia Johnson who came from Sweden. She has a sister, Audrey Mehlhouse of Fessenden and three brothers, Carl and Walfred, Glenfield; and Ernest of St. Paul. Two sisters have passed away, Edith Klemstein and Dorothy Delfs.

Kenneth was employed by the Foster County ASC during 1941-1943. He spent one year in Los Angeles, then returned to farm at home. After marriage they lived and farmed 14 years in Eastman Township. He purchased the farm near Glenfield and it remains the family home. In 1962, he took over the A. I. Sharpe Insurance Agency arid in 1965, began managing the Glenfield Station and Insurance Agency of the Foster County Bank of Carrington, now the First American Bank and Trust. He continued until he retired December 31, 1984.

Elaine attended Valley City State Teachers College and taught several years. She worked at the bank from 1971, until retirement December 31, 1984.

They continue to live on the farm and enjoy retirement and visits with their family.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 188