Herman Winterer (1857-1920) was born in Philadelphia, PA. The Valley City Daily Times of April 18, 1883 had this item: "Mr. H. Winterer, formerly of LeSueur, Minnesota, has recently arrived in Valley City and will open a law office in a few days. Mr. Winterer is a graduate of the Iowa University Law School, is a courteous and pleasant gentleman and it is hoped he will meet the success he deserves." Herman Winterer and Emma A. Myrick (1862-1954) were married January 1, 1887. She was the daughter of Cyrus Guardner and Margaret (Kuechenmeister) Myrick of LeSueur. Mrs. Winterer's sister Florence Myrick (Russell) was head of the Valley City schools for three years. The only woman to hold that position in Valley City. Mr. Winterer was in partnership with Seth Mills, Winterer and Ritchie; Winterer, Combs and Ritchie. He served two terms as States Attorney and was president of the First National Bank and chairman of the Board of Directors of the same bank. He was also a member of the school board. Mrs. Winterer was active in all musical and literary events. She was appointed by the Board of Education as one of the first five members of the Library Board and served as secretary of that board for twenty-six years. As a member of the Tuesday Club she worked to get the grant from Andrew Carnegie to build the building to house the Valley City Public Library. Mrs. Winterer was honored when her portrait was given and placed in the library in 1934. Mrs. Winterer was a member of D.A.R. and P.E.O., as well as of the Tuesday Club. Mr. Winterer held membership in the Masonic Lodge, the Elks and A.O.U.W. They were both active in the Congregational Church and sang in the choir in the early days of the church. Four daughters were born to the Herman Winterers: Franceska - Mrs. (LaFayette) Fay Knox; Florence N. - Mrs. L. S. B. Ritchie; Hermione - Mrs. W. Loring Pierce; Harriet -Mrs. Ward Olmsted.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 271