Born and raised in Seattle. Lived all his life except for World War II in Washington State. Youngest son of Swedish immigrants, his family grew up in West Seattle before many of its streets were paved. He and all his siblings graduated from West Seattle High School.
Career Coast Guard Officer
Father & Grandfather
Married to fellow World War II Veteran Rachel from the war through her death in 1997. They raised 2 sons in their Woodinville home.
Remarried to Joan in 1998.
Lived in the San Juans Island's where his eldest son's family lived. I don't know why he chose to bury Rachel without her married last name.
Career Coast Guard Officer
Father & Grandfather
Married to fellow World War II Veteran Rachel from the war through her death in 1997. They raised 2 sons in their Woodinville home.
Remarried to Joan in 1998.
Lived in the San Juans Island's where his eldest son's family lived. I don't know why he chose to bury Rachel without her married last name.
Born and raised in Seattle. Lived all his life except for World War II in Washington State. Youngest son of Swedish immigrants, his family grew up in West Seattle before many of its streets were paved. He and all his siblings graduated from West Seattle High School.
Career Coast Guard Officer
Father & Grandfather
Married to fellow World War II Veteran Rachel from the war through her death in 1997. They raised 2 sons in their Woodinville home.
Remarried to Joan in 1998.
Lived in the San Juans Island's where his eldest son's family lived. I don't know why he chose to bury Rachel without her married last name.
Career Coast Guard Officer
Father & Grandfather
Married to fellow World War II Veteran Rachel from the war through her death in 1997. They raised 2 sons in their Woodinville home.
Remarried to Joan in 1998.
Lived in the San Juans Island's where his eldest son's family lived. I don't know why he chose to bury Rachel without her married last name.
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LTJG US COAST GUARD WORLD WAR II
Gravesite Details
Buried near both his wives.
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