Career
He hailed from Steinkjer and started his press career in Arbeider-Avisen in 1939. The Second World War interrupted the career, but he was back in Arbeider-Avisen in 1945. He was then editor-in-chief of Rana Blad from 1949 to 1970 and Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad from 1970 to 1984.
During his career he also represented the Labour Party in Rana municipal council, Nordland county council and was leader of Sarpsborg Labour Party.
He resided in Sarpsborg, was married and had three children. He died in January 2014.
