Born on July 4, 1953 in Duluth, MN to Darrell and Arlene Thorseth. Grew up in Duluth, Thief River Falls MN, Mitchell SD and Sault Ste Marie, MI. Graduated from Sault High School in 1971. Graduated from U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1975. Married Joan Ellen Merlo on October 23, 1976 in NYC. Have two daughters, Melissa Joan Thorseth and Erica Arlene Thorseth. Served in the Coast Guard in Milwaukee WI, Cleveland OH, Key West FL and Washington DC (twice). Retired on June 4, 1995 in Crofton, MD.

Born on July 4, 1953 in Duluth, MN to Darrell and Arlene Thorseth. Grew up in Duluth, Thief River Falls MN, Mitchell SD and Sault Ste Marie, MI. Graduated from Sault High School in 1971. Graduated from U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1975. Married Joan Ellen Merlo on October 23, 1976 in NYC. Have two daughters, Melissa Joan Thorseth and Erica Arlene Thorseth. Served in the Coast Guard in Milwaukee WI, Cleveland OH, Key West FL and Washington DC (twice). Retired on June 4, 1995 in Crofton, MD.