Carl Frithjof Granrud

Background

Granrud, Carl Frithjof was born on September 13, 1896 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of John E. and Amalie (Olsen) Granrud.

Education

Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1918. Bachelor of Laws, Minnesota College Law, 1921. Doctor of Laws, Carthage College, 1956.

Career

Chairman of the Board/CEO Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance (Thrivent Financial)

Private practice law, Minneapolis,1921-1992.

Achievements

• Bar: Minnesota 1921.

Membership

Chairman board Lutheran Brotherhood. General counsel, trustee St. Olaf College. President Ins.Fedn. Minnesota, 1963-1992.

Member Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce (director), Minnesota Bar Association, National Fraternal Congress American (executive committee), Minneapolis Athletic Club, Midland Hills Country Club.

Connections

Married Agnes Biorneby, October 20, 1920. Children: Robert, Marian, Carolyn.

Father:

John E. Granrud

Mother:

Amalie (Olsen) Granrud

Spouse:

Agnes Biorneby

child:

Carolyn Granrud

child:

Robert Granrud

child:

Marian Granrud