Anton Welk was born in Pierce County on May 16, 1909, to Balzar and Margret Welk. He married Frances Brossart at Rugby on October 10, 1939. She was born November 16, 1914, to Joseph and Catherine Valk Brossart in Pierce County.
The Welks had five children: Denis, David, Joseph, Marvin and Raymond.
The Welks farmed in Pierce County until 1973 when they retired and moved to Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 42B