He was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and received his LL.B.
He practiced law in Belle Fourche and served in World War II in the United States Naval Reserve.
He was elected to the State Senate of the South Dakota Legislature in 1962 and Lieutenant Governor in 1964 and 1966.
He was a member of the Episcopal Church, Masons and Elks.
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