Ralph Greer, son of Alton and Lenora Greer of Dickey, North Dakota, and Rita Waldie, daughter of Richard and Ramona Waldie, were married March 18, 1972 in the Marion United Methodist Church. They make their home on a farm five miles north of Marion in Greenland Township. Rita is the granddaughter of Anthony and Esther Boom and Clayton and Monica Waldie. Both sets of grandparents once owned the farm at different times. Rita's mother was born in the house in which they now live. Before their marriage Ralph worked on a commercial fishing boat off the coast of New England, attended college at U.N.D. Ellendale Branch and served four years with the U.S. Navy. Rita attended college at Valley City State College. The Greers are members of the United Methodist Church where they serve as youth leaders. Ralph is also the township assessor. They enjoy bowling, reading and their children are Justin Kenneth, born July 26, 1973 and Jeanne Marie, born December 22, 1974. Ralph is engaged in farming and also drives bus for the Marion School System.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 84