Lars Walen was born June 18, 1875, at Valevaag, Norway. He came to the U. S. in 1893, returning to Norway in 1908. In June 1908, he married Anna Madsen of Bergen, Norway. They came to American in August of that year. A daughter, Velma, now Mrs. Harry Handrup of Los Angeles, was born to this couple. Mrs. Walen died in December 1909.

On November 30, 1912, Lars married Anna Walen of Valevaag, Norway. To this union seven children were born. They farmed at Glenfield for 45 years, retiring in 1953, to move into Glenfield. They were members of the Glenfield Lutheran Church. Lars belonged to the Modern Woodman of America, Mason Lodge and the Shrine. He served on the school board and township board for many years.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 188