Graduated 1919 Early Consolidated School.
Attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake.
Married Doris (Lowery) Newell in 1921.
1921, joined his father in the implement and car business in Early.
Retired 1972 after 50 years in the business.
Enjoyed horse racing and owned several harness horses.

Community involvement:
Early City Council
School Board
St. Elmo Masonic Lodge of Early
Sioux City Consistory
Abu Bekr Shrine
Early United Methodist Church