Alvin "Dennis" Ramsey was born in Sharon, North Dakota, on August 8, 1945. He is the fifth child of Alvin T. and Ruth O. Ramsey (Knutson). Dennis attended Helena No. 2 grade school, Hannaford High School and is a 1969 graduate of Valley City State College.
Dennis served two years in the U. S. Army. While stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, he met Susan Joan Allen. They were married on June 24, 1972, at Lacrosse, Wisconsin, where Susan was born and raised. After their marriage, they lived in Hannaford for six months and then returned to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they lived until the fall of 1975, when they returned to North Dakota to farm. They continue to farm in the Hannaford area.
Dennis and Sue have two children. Joshua Jared, born December 11, 1977, at Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Katy Marie, who was born on December 8, 1980, at Fargo, North Dakota. The Ramsey's purchased the former Marcus Palm home in the city of Hannaford in 1978, where they continue to live during the summer months. During the school year, they live in Cooperstown where the children attend Central School. Josh is involved in basketball and Katy in gymnastics. Both children enjoy swimming and baseball during the summer months at Hannaford.
The Ramsey's are members of St. George's Parish at Cooperstown. Sue teaches sixth grade CCD.
Dennis is a past commander of the Hannaford American Legion and former chairman of the Hannaford Park Board. Sue is a former park board member and has been city assessor since 1981. She has been employed by Griggs County since 1983, and is currently the Clerk of District and County Court.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 224