Bennie Garberg was oldest of 7 siblings. Their parents were Thomas and Helga Garberg, originally Americans from Montana, before they came to Fawcett AB. Bennie, his parents, and 3 sisters, Mildred, Hilma, and Gerda, moved to Poplar Hill (near Valhalla Centre AB) in 1928. Three more siblings were born there: Teddy, Berger (Birger), and Cora. Bennie served in WW II; his name is listed in the Valhalla War Veterans. Thomas, his father, died in 1949, and Helga, his mother died in 1963.
Source: Pioneer Round-Up p. 748; pp. 508-509 History of Garbergs
Surname File – Obituary of Birger (Berger) Garberg (brother)