Oscar Gunderson was born December 5, 1893, son of John and Thea (Sletten) Gunderson. He married Emma Larson, November 15, 1913 at Moorhead. They farmed in Romness Township where they were active in church and community service. After his wife's death, Mr. Gunderson moved to Cooperstown.
They had one daughter, Miranda, who was married to Thelmer Olson, and after his death she married Monroe Pittinger. The Gundersons also had two sons, Johnnie and Gordon.
Mrs. Gunderson died at the age of 64 at Northwood, North Dakota Her husband died June 25, 1972. They are buried at Ottawa Cemetery.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 392