Born in Huron, S.D., on June 11, 1922, son of Warren and Ruth Johnson. Graduated Sioux City Central High School. Attended Grinnell and Morningside colleges. Farmer since 1951. Married Mariellen Rifenbark of Sioux City, 1947. Three sons and two daughters. Served in Army during World War II, three years. Member, past moderator and deacon, United Congregational Church. Served as president of Sioux City Jaycees, Woodbury County Farm Bureau, Woodbury Extension Council, Pork Producers; and secretary, Iowa Pork Producers. Member, State Extension Advisory Council. President, Sloan Consolidated, Westwood Community and Woodbury County schools. Present chairman, AEA12. Second term.

Sloan District 52 Republican Born Huron, South Dakota June 11, 1922, son of Warren and Ruth Johnson. Graduated Sioux City Central High School. Attended Grinnel and Morningside colleges. Farmer since 1951. Married Mariellen Rifenbark of Sioux City 1947. Three sons and two daughters. In World War II army three years. Member United Congregational Church, past moderator and deacon. Served as president of Sioux City Jaycees, Woodbury County Farm Bureau, Woodbury Extension Council, Pork Producers; and secretary Iowa Pork Producers. Member State Extension Advisory Council. President Sloan Consolidated, Westwood Community, and Woodbury County Schools. Present chairman AEA 12. First term.