Cal came to North Dakota from Bemidji, Minnesota, in 1948. When he arrived he was employed by the Shobe Construction Co., of McVille-Devils Lake. In 1950, Cal married Alna Larson and they lived on a farm near Jesse, North Dakota. Cal came to Hannaford in 1960, to start his own construction company. His first office was what is now known as the Hannaford Beauty Shop. The business remained there until 1963, when he began work on the building the business is presently located in. Cal and Alna purchased the LeRoy Paulson home in 1968, and moved the family to Hannaford. Cal was appointed to fill the mayor's term left vacant by Marvin Ouren in 1968, and has served as mayor since that time.
Cal and Alna have four children. David graduated in 1968, lives at home and works with Cal in the construction business. Owen graduated in 1971, married Naomi Jacobson, daughter of Rev. Arvild and Leila Jacobson in 1974. Owen and Naomi have five children: Nick, Timothy, Heather, Chad and Paul. They reside in Hannaford, and Owen also works with Cal. Barbara graduated in 1977, married Garry Eslinger, son of Arthur and Irene Eslinger in 1986. Barb works for Cal and A & H Transfer of Hannaford. Garry is employed by Jon Goplen during the farming season and helps Cal during the winter. Becky graduated in 1988, and she is a freshman at Valley City State College.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 240