Herman Zaske, was born in Germany. He and his wife both came to America at an early age and are now living at Danube. Mr. Zaske pursued farming in Renville county for many years and now owns 320 acres in Troy township. He was the father of ten children, all of whom are living. Stella, Sarah, Pearl, Oscar, Gertrude and Lilah are living at home. George and Edward are on the farm; Walter is a farmer; Cora is now Mrs. Otto E. Schroeder.