Carl Fieber was born in Greisaw, Germany, to Theresa and Frank Fieber, March 12, 1872. As a young man he got bold and took a ship which brought him to the United States. He worked in the Dazey, Oriska and Valley City communities. He met a young lady named Bertha Scholz. She was born at Freeport, Minnesota, May 25, 1880.

Carl married Bertha and started farming in Cuba Township. They were blessed with six daughters, Colette, Frances, Olivia and Mathilda (they were twins), Lenara, and Marcella and three sons, Otto, Carl and Leo. Mathilda and Carl are deceased. They belonged to St. Bernards Church of Oriska. All of the children went to the country school known as Wagner No. 1. They walked most all the time as they were just one mile from school.

Most of the shopping was done in the Cuba store which was owned by Grandpa Holm. We took butter, eggs, and cream and bought our groceries. Mr. Holm always remembered to put a sack of candy for the children in the grocery box.

We hauled most of the grain there too. The Miller Elevator and the Cuba School are the only landmarks left.

Leo, one of his sons, took over the farm so they decided to move to Valley City and make their home. He really didn't like it much because it seemed so lonesome. City life was much different. They had a big garden which kept them occupied in the summer and by the time fall came he was more used to city life. Carl watched television a lot, and Bertha kept busy with other things of interest. As their ages kept creeping up on them they slowed down and spent a lot of time relaxing. Daily masses and prayers were quite regular hoping that one day, they would enjoy the happiness in heaven together.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 69