May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
Posted Date
Apr 15, 2023
Historical Record Date
May 21, 2022
Source Name
Self
Aug 10, 1948
Aug 10, 1948
The Strand Family
Oscar B. Strand and his wife Agnes appear to be the second owners of the house. It is believed they purchased the home in the late 40's. Oscar began his career as an attorney and later became the co-publisher and editor of Richmond News from 1941-1951 and Bloomington News. Oscar co-owned Mt. Normandale ski area (now Hyland Hills) and may have been part owner of the Minnesota Millers baseball team. Oscar passed away in August of 1973, Agnes passed in the 1980's. The Strands had two children, a son, Lorry B. and a daughter Donna Mae. Neither were raised in the home although Donna Mae moved home and passed away at the age of 35 after a "two-year illness". Donna graduated from Washburn High School and was known for her beauty - and archery. A classmate wrote a song for her, "Donna Mae" after a single date with the song receiving mention in the Minneapolis papers. After high school Donna Mae became a successful model for many downtown stores and appeared in print and tv as well as radio commercials. Donna Mae won Miss Aquatennial Aviation in 1940 and placed second in the Miss American Aviation national contest. Donna appears to have been married twice, first in 1944 to Lt. Cliff Spearman and again a few years later to Edina and Minnetonka real estate developer Douglas Rees. An obituary mentions heart issues with her passing unexpected following an illness. She was deeply missed by her parents, especially her Mother.
The Strand Family
Oscar B. Strand and his wife Agnes appear to be the second owners of the house. It is believed they purchased the home in the late 40's. Oscar began his career as an attorney and later became the co-publisher and editor of Richmond News from 1941-1951 and Bloomington News. Oscar co-owned Mt. Normandale ski area (now Hyland Hills) and may have been part owner of the Minnesota Millers baseball team. Oscar passed away in August of 1973, Agnes passed in the 1980's. The Strands had two children, a son, Lorry B. and a daughter Donna Mae. Neither were raised in the home although Donna Mae moved home and passed away at the age of 35 after a "two-year illness". Donna graduated from Washburn High School and was known for her beauty - and archery. A classmate wrote a song for her, "Donna Mae" after a single date with the song receiving mention in the Minneapolis papers. After high school Donna Mae became a successful model for many downtown stores and appeared in print and tv as well as radio commercials. Donna Mae won Miss Aquatennial Aviation in 1940 and placed second in the Miss American Aviation national contest. Donna appears to have been married twice, first in 1944 to Lt. Cliff Spearman and again a few years later to Edina and Minnetonka real estate developer Douglas Rees. An obituary mentions heart issues with her passing unexpected following an illness. She was deeply missed by her parents, especially her Mother.
Posted Date
Jul 06, 2023
Historical Record Date
Aug 10, 1948
Source Name
Star Tribune, Ancestry.com
Document Source
Oct 25, 1940
Oct 25, 1940
Posted Date
Jul 06, 2023
Historical Record Date
Oct 25, 1940
Source Name
Minneapolis Star
