Background
Dern, Alfred L. was born on October 10, 1885 in Hooper, Nebraska, United States. Son of Philip and Hermin (Klingbeil) Dern.
Dern, Alfred L. was born on October 10, 1885 in Hooper, Nebraska, United States. Son of Philip and Hermin (Klingbeil) Dern.
Educational public schools of Hooper, Nebraska.
Began career as life insurance Agent, 1906-1907. With Miles Menander Dawson, Consultant Actuary, New York, 1907-1912.
Actuary and assistant secretary Pioneer Life Insurance Company, Fargo, North Dakota, 1912-1917.
Superintendent of agents, Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1917-1933, vice president since 1933, member board directors since 1923.
Member Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce (member board directors), Fort Wayne Young Men's Christian Association (past vice president Mason (Scottish Rite, Shriner, Jester). Club: Fort Wayne Country.
Married Alma C. Aldrich, August 26, 1914. Children: John Philip, James Richard.