Knute Stromme was born at Dalseide, Voss, Norway, in the year 1842. In 1875 he came to the United States and made his home in Goodhue, Minnesota.
Gusta Rustad was born August 7, 1841 of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Paulson Rustad in Urlandet, Tronjhem, Norway. Gusta came to Red Wing, Minnesota in 1874 where she remained with her brother, Peter E. Rustad, until the spring of 1879. On March 28, 1879, Knute J. Stromme and Gusta Rustad were married. Two years later they came to Fargo where they remained until the latter part of May 1882 when they came to Greenfield Township to take up a homestead. This homestead, in Section 11, was their residence until their death.
Knute and Gusta Stromme were charter members of the Union Church. Mrs. Stromme was the first president of the Ladies Aid. The meeting at which the congregation was organized was held in their sod shanty.
Mr. Stromme was a quiet, unassuming man, happiest in his small family circle. Mrs. Stromme was a cheerful soul and their home reflected pioneer hospitality. They had one son, CARL K. STROMME, born in 1880. He married Stina Jordal from Goodhue, Minnesota.
Carl and Stina were very active in Union Church. Carl as Trustee, Choir director, and choir member.
Stina as organist, Ladies Aid President and Choir.
Stina Stromme died in 1950 at the age of 76. Carl died in 1960 at the age of 80.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 308