was born in Lavik in Sogn on October 4, 1891 and emigrated to America in 1913 to Moorhead Minnesota. He became employed as a janitor with Concordia College and has been here since.
When the new school year begins, the teaching personnel will become increased not only with Miss Mildred Romsdahl but also with three more outstanding teachers; namely Professor David Leonard, Professor Gerd Tonjes and Pastor Jacob Tanner.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 15