- Born in Annolta, Minn.
- Graduated from Zephyrhills High School 1914
- Graduated from University of Florida 1915-1918
- Graduated from University of Florida Masters 1950
- Taught at Plant City High School 1942-1946
- Taught at Pinecrest High School, Lithia, Fl. 1942-1946
- Taught at James Ranch 1967-1972
- County Supervisor of Agriculture Education, Hillsborough Co. 1946-1967
- Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame 1981
- President of Florida Vocational Association
- President of Plant City Kiwanis Club
- Deacon at First Baptist Church, Plant City, Fl.
- School Board of Pasco County
- Honorary State Farmer Degree
- Died April 26, 1989
