Senate 1949-62 (District 47); Senate 1963-66 (District 25)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Douglas, Pope
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 05/10/1903
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Date of Death: 04/22/1969
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| Birth Place: Little Cedar, Iowa
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Birth County: Mitchell |
Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Cliff |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Lutheran
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Alexandria
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Former Cafe Owner and Operator
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EDUCATION
Alexandria Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Iowa Public Schools; Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Gladys (married on June 20, 1925)
Children:
One child: Kathryn (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was raised in Iowa. He moved to Alexandria, Minnesota in 1913 or 1916.
He died at home in Alexandria, Minnesota. His funeral was held at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.