Council Bluffs Democrat 15th Senatorial District Pottawattamie County. Born May 20, 1919, at Felch, Mich., the son of Ole S. and Anna R. Klefstad. Graduated from Felch High School in 1936 and from Electrical Interior Communication School, Washington, D. C, in 1945. Married Julia J. Chapin December 31, 1945. Children: Faye Ann, 18; Gilbert Eugene, 16; Kaye Lorraine, 12. Is an electrician. Served in U.S. navy October, 1940, to January, 1947. On U.S.S. Lexington, CVII, lost in Battle of Coral Sea. Member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, T. J. High School Band Parents; Masonic Lodge, Council Bluffs; Excelsior 259; Star Chapter 247; Commandery Abu-Bekr Shrine, Sioux City. President, Council Bluffs Labor Union. Member, Emanuel Lutheran Church. State representative, 59th G.A. First term in senate.
If you would like to get the permanent link to a url other than the page you are currently viewing you can paste
a url inside of the destination box and hit regenerate
Print
Permanent Link