Ara Landon, the son of John and Almeda Landon was born at Cathay on November 11, 1914. He married on June 18, 1949, Thelma Gussiaas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AX Gussiaas.

The couple had four children: John, Sandra, Sheryl, and Sharla.

Ara Landon served in the army during World War II. He died January 29, 1975. He is buried in the Kvernes Cemetery.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 92B