Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=319 Surname: Brokke ------------------------- The following is information from the book, "A Look into the Past" published about 1963 by The Old Settler's Monument Assn. Inc. In Bingham Township ... Mr. K. O. Brokke was born May 28, 1863 in Hesper, Iowa and came to Traill County (ND) a number of years later, settling in Bingham Township. He was married April 13, 1883 to Miss Gertie Nomland, residing in Bingham Township until their deaths. In addition to serving as county commissioner for 12 years, Mr. Brokke was a member of the Belmont School Board and a charter member of the Ringsaker Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at the Ringsaker Lutheran Church May 1, 1940. He was survived by his wife and 11 children: Ole, Jorgen, Guy, Mrs. Ernest (Josie) Gilbertson, Mrs. Henry (Betsy) Johnson, Mrs. J. E. (Emma)Estenson, Tillie Hedde, Mrs. Marcus (Grace) Aas, Clarence, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Olson, and Mrs. Edwin (Della) Strommen. Mrs Gertie Brokke died in November, 1947. Halvor Brokke Halvor O. Brokke was born near Decorah, Iowa, June 12, 1870. In 1901, at the age of 8 years, he moved along with his parents, brothers, and sisters to Bingham Township to homestead. He was married to Miss Nora Grande of Nielsville, MN. He died at the age of 74 years in April 11, 1945. Funeral services were held at the Highland Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife and seven sons: Obert, Palmer, Clarence, Julian, Lynn, Harry, and Orville Brokke, two daughters, Mrs. Maurice Thompson, and Mrs. Conrad Sundeen.