Stadum Family Archive · 1930s–1980s
Events
Key moments in the Stadum family story — from Palmer's rural electrification work in the 1930s to the REA anniversary in 1975 and Princess Astrid at Høstfest in 1986.
June 14, 1941
The wedding of Palmer Alvin Stadum and Signe Marie Solberg in York, North Dakota — the founding generation of the family archive.
December 28, 1969
The wedding of Rodney Stadum and Kathy Nienow on December 28, 1969, in Faribault, Minnesota — the beginning of the family's third generation.
1985
The marriage of Rodney John Stadum and Christine in 1985, beginning their life together in Ohio.
October 5, 1995
The wedding of Amy Cathleen Stadum and Marvin Lloyd in Faribault, Minnesota, establishing the fourth generation.
Date under family review
The wedding of Beverly & Bjorn's Wedding
2023
The wedding of Kristin Danielle Stadum and David Reeves in Washington, D.C.
2024
The marriage of Delaney Catherine Lloyd and Zach in Minnesota.
2024
The marriage of Mason Lloyd and Laura Mowers in Minnesota.
1937 – 1975
Palmer Stadum's hands-on role in bringing the first power lines to North Dakota farms through the Baker Electric Cooperative — and the 1975 REA anniversary recognition at Rugby Pioneer Village.
1975
The formal recognition ceremony at Rugby Pioneer Village museum commemorating 40 years of rural electrification in Benson County. Palmer and Rod attended together.
1994
Kathy sells the 9th Street house in 1994, closing a long chapter of family life and opening another.
1997
Kristin Stadum graduates from Bowling Green State University in 1997, capping the BGSU years.
2003
Scott Stadum departs for Peace Corps service in 2003, the beginning of an era of service abroad.
c. 1930s
A historical event connecting the Stadum family's Norwegian heritage to the broader story of Scandinavian immigration and community in the upper Midwest.