Otto August Priebe was born in Noltimier Township December 25, 1890, the son of Carl and Wilhemina (Ratz) Priebe. He grew up on the family farm and attended the local rural school.
He was married to Elsie Quast at Perham, Minnesota on June 15, 1921. Elsie Quast was born December 19, 1895 at Preston Lake, Minnesota.
Four children were born to this union as follows:
Alfred Priebe was born April 11, 1922 and is now retired and lives in Valley City.
Carl Priebe was born August 14, 1923 and now lives in New Dale, Idaho.
Florence Priebe was born September 1926 and is married to Floyd Radtke.
Edward Priebe was born June 21 , 1932 and now lives at Pocatello, Idaho.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 198