Karen Olson Wahl, daughter of Floyd and Elna Knutson Olson, was born in Valley City, North Dakota, in 1955. Karen graduated from Hannaford High School in 1973. She received her associate degree from Moorhead State University in 1975. Karen worked at Moorhead State University in the registrar's office until marrying Richard Wahl in 1977.
Richard, son of Russell and Dorothy Benson Wahl, was born in Cooperstown, North Dakota, in 1955. He graduated from Hannaford High School in 1973, and attended NDSU in Fargo. Richard and Karen own and operate a grain and cattle farm two miles west of Walum. They are members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Walum. Richard is on the Bartley Township board, Stri-King Lanes board, and a regional vice president for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation. Karen and Richard have three children: Lucas Richard, born November 6, 1980; Jared Michael, born May 28, 1982; and Valerie Ruth, born November 16, 1986.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 241