Born Sept. 28, 1888, Oslo, Norway.
Sisters: Inga (m. Magnusen); Hannah (m. Herness).
Immigrated in 1910.
Married to Mrs. Hilda Frohlin (a widow), May 7, 1926, Staten Island, N.Y.
Attended Pleasant View Coll., 1910-12,
St. Olaf College, 1912-16; Seminary, 1916-19. N.Y. University, B.A.; N.Y.
Biblical Seminary. Parishes served: Adams, N.D.; Rhinelander, Wis.; St. Olav's Church, New Brighton, Staten Island, N.Y.; Our Savior's Church, Manhatten,
 Taught at School for the Deaf,
 1936-42. Protestant Chaplin, Toombs Prison, Manhatten, 1942-60.
 Died Apr. 21, 1961, N.Y.C. Burial at Ocean View, Staten Island, New York.

Honored by his wife.