Background
Anfinson, Arvel A. was born on March 2, 1923 in Hettinger, North Dakota, United States. Son of Albert and Enid (Cartwright) Anfinson.
Anfinson, Arvel A. was born on March 2, 1923 in Hettinger, North Dakota, United States. Son of Albert and Enid (Cartwright) Anfinson.
Graduated from high school, Hettinger.
President Anfinson's, Inc., Hettinger, from 1965, Anfinson's of Dickinson, North Dakota, from 1970, Anfinson's of Glendive, Montana, from 1985, Agricultural and Mechanical Real Estate, from 1980. Board directors West River State Bank, Hettinger.
Member Hettinger Parent-Teachers Association. Board directors Hettinger Hospital Found. President Hettinger Chamber of Commerce, 1968-1970.
Served with Merchant Marine, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member North Dakota Retail Association (board directors since 1980), Hettinger Retail Association (board directors 1970-1982). Lodges: Eagles, Elks.
Married Verna A. Johnston, June 30, 1948. Children: Arlyce, Jon, Stacie.