Joe Fiebiger, the son of Edward and Amelia Fiebiger, was born September 9, 1907 at Jessie, North Dakota. Here he grew to manhood, working on the family farm and attending the local schools.

In October of 1938 he married Christine Steidl, daughter of Michael and Anna Steidl.

In 1956 the family moved to Valley City where Joe obtained employment with the Mercy Hospital. He remained with the hospital for nineteen years and is now retired.

Two children were born to the Joe Fiebiger family: Leo, who married Yvonne Kunze, lives in Socorro, New Mexico. Mary lives in Grants, New Mexico.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 69