Ivan Alfstad was born June 1-5, 1909 at Juanita to John and Dena Sandvol Alfstad.
He made his home in Carrington. He worked for the Foster County Highway Department for 43 years, the last 20 as superintendent.
He married Selma Moberg on July 6, 1934.
They had 2 sons: Duane and Darwin.
Ivan Alfstad died January 9, 1972.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 15B