Background
Kihne, John Franklin was born on December 5, 1950 in Grafton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Holmfridur (Asmundson) Kihne.
Kihne, John Franklin was born on December 5, 1950 in Grafton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Holmfridur (Asmundson) Kihne.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University North Dakota, 1973.
Teacher industrial arts Turtle Mountain Community School, Belcourt, North Dakota, 1973—1977, Mandan (North Dakota) High School, since 1977, assistant coach cross country, track, since 1980. Lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1973-1981.
Member of National Education Association, North Dakota Education Association, American Vocational Association, North Dakota Vocational Association, American Industrial Arts Association, North Dakota Industrial Arts Association (Teacher of Year award 1982), Moose, Elks, American Legion.
Married Susan Amelia Hoffman Kihne, August 14, 1971. Children: Jason Alexander, Nancy Jo.