Background
Pederson, Howard Leslie was born on August 2, 1914 in Westby, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ole and Hilda (Neprud) Pederson.
Pederson, Howard Leslie was born on August 2, 1914 in Westby, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ole and Hilda (Neprud) Pederson.
Master of Accountants, Madison Business College, 1937. Certified (honorary), Madison Business College, 1961.
Orderlie to commander, Civilian Conservations Corps, Westboro, Wisconsin, 1933-1934; accountant, Chicago Athletic Association, 1937-1941; division office manager, The American Tobacco Company, Sparta, Wisconsin, 1946-1960; controller, Sparta Brush Company, 1960-1985; finance advisor, Sparta Brush Company, since 1985. Board directors Sparta Brush Company.
Alderman City of Sparta, 1956-1960, 63-66, Mayor, 1966-1970, water commission, 1974-1985. Second lieutenant United States Army, 1941-1946. Member Sparta Chamber of Commerce (honorary life), American Legion (# 100 Sparta post), Kiwanis.
Married Elizabeth Bringe, February 23, 1946. Children: Trygve, David.