William Speicher was born and grew up in Washington County, Minnesota, near St. Paul. He came to North Dakota working on farms in Cuba Township. He was united in marriage to Pauline Triebold in 1916. They built a farmstead on the southeast one fourth of section eighteen, Alta township and farmed there during their active years. Their son, Lester, still resides on this farm.

Lester married Opal Dotson in 1946.

They have three children: Paul, married, presently in West Fargo; Lynel, employed in Grand Forks; June, employed in Harvey. Throughout the years, Lester has maintained a grade A dairy and general farming operation, and been active in public offices, serving on township and school boards.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 232