Elmer Bakke was born June 9, 1896 at Roselyn, South Dakota.
He married Nanna Jacobson in Minneapolis.
They lived on section 32 in Longview Township.
They had three children: Mildred, Charman, and Winton.
Mr. Bakke attended college at Brookings, South Dakota for four years.
He was very active in community affairs, being especially interested in the welfare of the people.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 44B