Avolt Grager and Leisetta Treichel were married in 1927, and lived on a farm they purchased in 1941. They remained on the farm until 1974 when they moved into Carrington. They had four children: Clifford, Ray, Loretta, and Louise.
The Gragers have been active in community affairs. Avolt was a county commissioner for eighteen years. They are active members of the Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 100B