Both Erik and Peter Ramstad remained active in the development of Minot. In 1886, the first Lutheran church service within Minot was held at the Peter Ramstad home. Erik Ramstad was involved in local politics for many years. He served a president of the Scandinavian American Bank and co-owner of the Great Northern Lumber Company.
Erik Ramstad later donated part of his remaining property which became the site of Minot State University. Erik Ramstad Middle School, originally south of the Minot State University campus but now on the north end of Minot, is named after him.
Peter Ramstad died on July 14, 1930 at 74 years of age. Erik Ramstad died on January 21, 1951 at 91 years of age. Both brothers died in Minot, North Dakota. Erik Ramstad is buried in the First Lutheran Church Cemetery next to Minot State University.
Both Erik and Peter Ramstad remained active in the development of Minot. In 1886, the first Lutheran church service within Minot was held at the Peter Ramstad home. Erik Ramstad was involved in local politics for many years. He served a president of the Scandinavian American Bank and co-owner of the Great Northern Lumber Company.
Erik Ramstad later donated part of his remaining property which became the site of Minot State University. Erik Ramstad Middle School, originally south of the Minot State University campus but now on the north end of Minot, is named after him.
Peter Ramstad died on July 14, 1930 at 74 years of age. Erik Ramstad died on January 21, 1951 at 91 years of age. Both brothers died in Minot, North Dakota. Erik Ramstad is buried in the First Lutheran Church Cemetery next to Minot State University.
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