Fred Jorissen, son of Walter and Elizabeth Jorissen was born in Barnes County on July 22, 1912 and except for a few war years has been farming in the country. He married Angelia Murray, daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Murray in 1935. They farmed on various farms in the Rogers, North Dakota area until they sold out in 1942 and moved to Seattle, Washington. He worked in the shipyards there and also in Prince Rupert, Canada. The family returned to Leal, North Dakota in 1945 and continue to farm.

Four children were born into the family; Fred, Jr., married to the former Betty Christmann in 1956 and the father of three children; Steve born in 1957, Scott born in 1958, and Dawn born in 1960 -Marlene, Married to Del Sorenson, formerly of Rogers, North Dakota. He is a career man in the United States Air Force and they presently live in Phoenix, Arizona. They have three daughters, Diane, Lynne, and Leslie - Carolyn, married to Jay Linnell of Petersburg, North Dakota. He works for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Fargo, North Dakota. They have two children, Lisa and Justin. Dale, Leal, North Dakota. Dale and Fred, Jr. both farm with their father in the Leal area.

Fred Jorissen has served as a Barnes County Commissioner since the death of James Marler. He was also a member of the Leal School Board and has held township office.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 118