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EDMUND OPP Edmund Opp was born February 27, 1920, in McPherson County, Eureka, South Dakota. He was the son of John D. and Elizabeth Opp. Edmund grew up on a farm with six brothers and five sisters. The elder Opp's started farming in 1900 and retired to Eureka in 1944 where they spent their remaining years. John passed away in 1954 and his wife Elizabeth died in 1969. Hulda and Edmund Edmund and Hulda Retzer, Ashley, North Dakota, were married on August 29, 1943. It was customary in those days that the youngest son take over the family farm. Horse drawn machinery, six horses and a few cows was considered sufficient property to begin farm life. The latter 1940's became more profitable due to better crops and prices, so they were able to purchase a John Deere tractor, plow and pony drill. The pony drill was the first one ever to be sold in Eureka by Edmund's uncle Henry Opp, John Deere Implement Dealer. The following year a combine was added. Modern machines and the coming of REA resulted in a whole new way of farming. Electricity on the farm was a dream come true for the farm wife. The Opp's were involved in many activities. Hulda was educated in North Dakota and taught school for several years before and after their marriage. She was a 4-H leader for 10 years, Sunday School teacher, county extension club member, hospital auxiliary member and PTA. She served as an officer in many of these capacities. Edmund also served on the school board for many years, county extension board, museum board, Sunday School teacher, PTA, 4-H leader and is presently serving as president of the Eureka Hospital Board. The Opp's were blessed with five children, Bruce, Glenn, Nancy, Lewis and Kirk. Bruce is married to Lee Fisher and living in Dallas, Texas. Glenn is married to Sandra Krein and living on a ranch northeast of Eureka. They have two boys, Damon and Jordan. Nancy is married to Richard Speller, they have three girls, Tania, Natalie and Andrea. They reside in Jamestown, North Dakota. Lewis is married to JoAnn Albrecht, they have two children, Craig and Amy, their address is Eureka, South Dakota. Kirk is single and lives in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1976, a father and sons partnership was formed by Edmund, Glenn and Lewis and at that time Lewis took over the third generation family farm. The following year Edmund and Hulda purchased a new home and moved to Eureka. Edmund has been engaged in farming all his life and will retire in the spring of 1986. He was named Curator of the Eureka Pioneer Museum and will begin his duties on April 1, 1986.
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