July 25th 1900 to March 9th 1952

Died as a result of injuries he received in a three vehicle accident near Tappen ND.  He was transporting two prisoners to the North Dakota State Prison in Bismarck at the time of the accident.

• Born July 25th 1900 in Northwood Township, Grand Forks County

• Was married to Corella Ida Bakken September 7th 1933

• Was in Farming for several years

• Was Chief of Police in Northwood for 9 1/2 years

• While in Northwood, he was also a member of The Commercial Club and Fire Department

• 1944-46 worked as a defense plant guard in Seattle Washington

• 1946 to 1948 he served as Police Chief in Larimore ND

• Elected Sheriff in 1948

• When he resided in Grand Forks he actively engaged in church work

• Was a member of the Assembly of God Church

• Was a prominent in the work of the Christian Business Men's Committee and Youth for Christ organization

• Was Secretary of Grand Forks Gideon Society at the time of his death

• Was in the last year of his second two year term as Sheriff at the time of his death

• Survived by his Wife, Son - Ardell 24 years old of Everatte Washington, Daughter-Darlene 12 years old

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