Background
Isakson, Joseph Leroy was born on September 16, 1931 in Corsica, South Dakota, United States. Son of John and Helen (Vevik) Isakson.
Isakson, Joseph Leroy was born on September 16, 1931 in Corsica, South Dakota, United States. Son of John and Helen (Vevik) Isakson.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Journalism, South Dakota State University, 1959.
Assistant editor, North Dakota State University Extension Svc., Fargo, 1960-1962; staff writer, Forum Newspaper, Fargo, 1962-1970; farm editor, Forum Newspaper, Fargo, 1970-1974; associate editor, Farmer Magazine, St. Paul, 1974-1977; editor, Dakota Farmer Magazine, Aberdeen, South Dakot, 1977-1980; sales representative, Capitol American Insurance Company, Aberdeen, since 1987. United States delegate to world congress International Federation Agricultural Journalists, Denmark, 1986.
Campaign worker United States Senator James Abdnor, Aberdeen, 1984. With United States Navy, United States Army Reserve, 1952-1987. Member Sons of Norway (vice president local chapter 1985-1989), Lions (treasurer Aberdeen chapter 1984-1986).
Married Margaret Silber, August 12, 1955 (divorced October 1984). Children: Karen, Elaine, Kathleen, Paul. Married Arliss H. Alberts, Apr, 16, 1986.