He was a section foreman with the Canadian National Railway before entering politics, and was a Union contact at Lodge 308 from 1955 to 1966.
He served in the armoured car division of the 12th Manitoba Dragoons from 1942 to 1945, and was later president of Branch No.
He was not appointed to cabinet, and did not seek re-election in 1969 after the abolition of his riding.
[6] This loss occurred just as the Progressive Conservatives formed a minority government under the leadership of Joseph Clark.
[3] He died suddenly while dancing at a community event in Arborg, celebrating fifty years of his contributions to the Legion.