Background
He was born in San Diego, California, the son of rear admiral Nels Walfrid Nyquist and Irma Beske.
He was born in San Diego, California, the son of rear admiral Nels Walfrid Nyquist and Irma Beske.
He attended the University of Minnesota and United States Naval Academy, graduating from the latter in 1955.
He is a former commander of Destroyer Squadron 26, Destroyer Squadron 20, United States Ship Semmes (DDG-18) and Cruiser-Destroyer Group Five. He also worked in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, and Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare. He retired in 1991. In retirement he worked for Trex Enterprises Corporation, and is currently a defense consultant.