Career
Born in Pennsylvania, France and his family lived in Montana, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, and finally Saint Paul, Minnesota. France served in the United States Army during World World War World War II In 1948, France received his bachelor"s degree in politicial science from University of Pennsylvania. He worked for the Governor of Minnesota as an executive secretary.
In 1955, France worked as a public affairs director and lived in Duluth, Minnesota.
From 1963 until 1971, France served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. France died of leukemia at his home in Duluth, Minnesota.