Henry Biel and Violet Hedin were married on September 22, 1945 in New York. They were both serving in the United States Army at the time.
After they were discharged they made their home in South Dakota until 1949 when they came to Melville.
In Melville they operated a grocery store and gas station.
The Biels had ten children: Robert, Charles, Daniel, Richard, Debra, Michael, Patrick, Raymond, Jerry and Melvin.
Mr. Biel died November 13, 1967.
Mrs. Biel continued to operate the store until her health failed.
Mrs. Biel died September 29, 1980.
They are buried at Carrington.
Robert and Charles Biel served in the United States Air Force. Raymond is now serving in the Air Force. Daniel served in the Army. Jerry is a member of the National Guard.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 83B