August Summerfield, was born in Germany. He married Otelia Breitkrutz. They are now living at Renville, Minn. Mr. Summerfield came to Renville county and at one time was owner of the land on which Danube now stands. As a farmer he was eminently successful and now owns a farm of 320 acres which is worked by two of his sons. There were eight children in the Summerfield family, and three of the daughters married three of the John Stange sons. Emma is now Mrs. John Stange; Robert is a farmer in Renville county. William and Henry are on their father's farm. Lydia married Frank Stange. Otto lives in Montana. Martha is now Mrs. Henry Stange. Esther is at home with her parents.