Fred Noeske (1877-1959) was born in Redlin, Pommern, Germany in 1877. He was a railroad worker. He was united in marriage to Eliese Jahnke in 1903.

Mr. Noeske, his wife and Daughter Katie came to United States of America in 1925 to join their son and brother Paul who had come here in 1923.

They farmed in Alta township until their retirement in 1947 when they moved to Valley City.

Their daughter Katie married Henry T. Bruns of Oriska. They have three children, Kathleen, Shirley and Henry Jr. Their son Paul married Lillian Wittenberg. They have three children, Paul D., Ross and Janel.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 178