Arthur Isaak & Martha Wiedrich
Arthur H. Isaak, retired businessman and mail carrier, was born October 20, 1900, to August and Katherina (Breitling) Isaak. His wife, Martha, was born January 22, 1904, in Expansion, N.D., to George and Katherina (Ensminger) Wiedrich. Art and Martha were married in 1924 in Krem, where Art was a rural mail carrier and in machinery business until they moved to Hazen in 1942.
Two years later they moved to Center, N.D., where they operated the Isaak Cash Store until it was destroyed by fire in 1949. For a time they operated another store, after which Art worked for Oliver County and in Herman’s Meat Market.
In 1955, Art was elected Oliver County treasurer, serving until his retirement in 1971. Martha had worked in the store and Borchart’s café, and later in the county treasurer’s office.
Both were involved in community organizations, Art serving on the school board and church boards. Martha in the American Legion Auxiliary and the church ladies aid. Both were active in the Golden Age Club in Center.
They had 13 children, 10 of whom are living (1988): Vera (Mrs. Gerald Masten), Pelican Rapids, Minn.; Paul, Center, N.D.; Calvin, Denver, Colo.; Lucille (Mrs. Jim Hichock), Penyrn, Calif.; Reuben, Waukegan, Ill.; Myron, Dickinson, N.D.; Marlene (Mrs. Douglas Price), Hensler, N.D.; Betty Lou (Mrs. Donald Davenport), Fergus Falls, Minn.; Judith (Mrs. Jim Johnson), Hazen, N.D.; and Donna (Mrs. Jim Miller), Coon Rapids, Minn.
~Source: Hazen Jubilee book, 1913-1988
Arthur H. Isaak, 20 Oct 1900--02 Aug 1994
Martha Wiedrich Isaak, 22 Jan 1904--03 Feb 1999
The children of Art & Martha Isaak:
Vera Violet (Mrs. Gerald Masten) 1926-1998
Paul Arthur married Luella Weigum 1928-1998
Benjamin Reinhold b. 25 Oct 1929; d. 13 Jun 1930
Calvin Frederick married Loretta Frank 1930-
Lucille (Mrs. Jim Hickock) 1932-
Reuben Richard 1934-2003
Myron James 1937-
Mary Ann b. 03 Mar 1940; d. 23 Jun 1953
Robert Roger b. 16 Apr 1942; d. 20 May 1943
Marline Martha (Mrs. Douglas Price) 1943-
Betty Lou (Mrs. Donald Davenport) 1944-
Judith Renee (Mrs. Jim Johnson) 1945-
Donna Jane (Mrs. Jim Miller) 1947-
Link to Art & Martha Isaak family history on the Oliver County N.Dakota web pages