House 1929-36 (District 25); Senate 1939-62 (District 25)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served: Kandiyohi, Swift
Minnesota Rural Grade Schools; Elementary School; University of Birmingham, England; Attended College; Northwestern College, Fergus Falls; Junior College/Community College; Academy Course, Graduate, 1913Gustavus Adolphus College; College Graduate; 1917
Spouse: Ruth Children: Three children: Myron and Owen (sons); Harriet (daughter) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
He served as the Minnesota Director of the National Education Association. He was a member of the American Legion.He experienced a cerebral hemorrhage on October 2, 1960 which contributed to his death. His obituary reported that he was not able to participate in the 1961 regular and special sessions.He is buried at Bethel Cemetery in Willmar, Minnesota.He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minnesota.Religion provided by the Journal of the Senate, April 3, 1963, p. 1008.