Background
Henrikson, Arthur Allen was born on June 1, 1921 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Allen Bernhardt and Florence Ella (Dixon) Henrikson.
Henrikson, Arthur Allen was born on June 1, 1921 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Allen Bernhardt and Florence Ella (Dixon) Henrikson.
Student, Austin Academy Fine Arts, Chicago. Student, Chicago Academy Fine Arts, 1937. Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1946.
Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1951.
With advertising department Snips Magazine, Chicago, 1947-1956. Advertising and layout Des Plaines (Illinois) Journal, 1956. With Wessling Services, Des Moines.
Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1946, captain Medical Administrative Corps United States Air Force, 1946.
Member board deacons First Congressional Church, United Church of Christ, Des Plaines, 1970-1974, chairman, 1972, 74, moderator, 1976, also member mission board and music board. Board directors Northwest Community council Girls Scouts United States, 1972-1979. Member School Board Caucus, Des Plaines, 1968-1972, president, 1970.
Member of Association American Editorial Cartoonists, Retired Officers Association.
Married Lois Elizabeth Wessling, July 3, 1943. Children: Diane Elizabeth Russell, Janet Christine, Michele Charlene Smetana.