Charles Yoder was born October 21, 1905, at Fargo. He received his education in Fargo and at NDSU. In 1925 he started working for Northwestern Bell and continued in the service until he retired. In 1939 he came to Carrington as manager of Northwestern Bell.
He was a hunter, fisherman, fireman, Red Cross worker, a member of Jaycees, Kiwanis (president) and Elks.
By a previous marriage he had two children: Warren and Lynetta.
On November 25, 1944, he married Ella Bloomquist at New Rockford. Ella Bloomquist, the daughter of Carl and Lena Greitl Bloomquist, was barn at Barlow on October 15, 1916.
Mrs. Yoder died July 30, 1980. Mr. Yoder died December 19, 1966.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 44B