Melvin was born April 11, 1933. He grew up and was educated in the Lucca-Fingal area. On May 21st, 1952 he married Annette Winkels at St. Catherines Catholic Church in Valley City. They continued farming with his Dad (Olaf) until 1955 when Melvin became assistance manager for Irv lmdieke at the Fingal Creamery, making the best butter around. In 1961 they decided to try the cafe business, which they had for two years. Their nine year old son, Melvin David learned a lot about ordering, how to make change, how to cook, and of course, how to wash dishes. 1963 brought them back to the country and Cuba Township, building up a new farmstead and beginning their present dairy business.
They have three sons: Melvin David, whom you meet above, and his two little brothers Shawn Patrick and Terry Scott. Melvin David was born April 21, 1953. He is a graduate of Fingal High School and the North Dakota Military Academy. He is presently employed with Fleet Wholesale and a senior at Valley City Slate College. On a snowy December 28th, 1968 Shawn was born and their little fellow Terry was born on November 4th, 1969.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 180