Background
Forselius, Randall A. was born on November 8, 1924 in Ely, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arth Robert and Lily (Niemi) Forselius.
Forselius, Randall A. was born on November 8, 1924 in Ely, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arth Robert and Lily (Niemi) Forselius.
Student, Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1948. Postgraduate, University Denver.
Founder, chief Executive officer, Chairman of the Board, Randall's Formalwear, Denver, 1949-1968; founder, chief Executive officer, Tie Village, Littleton, Colorado, 1969; general partner, Crestmoor Downs Townhouse, Denver, 1966-1972; owner, chief Executive officer Igotathingabout ANTIQUES, Denver, 1973; founder, chief Executive officer, Trifles, Denver, 1987; partner, Red Door Gallery, Denver, 1988; founder, Chairman of the Board, Royal Air Force, Inc., Denver, since 1972; chief Executive officer, vice president, LoTech Industries Inc., Denver, 1990. Consul of Finland, 1962-1986, emeritus, since 1986. Trustee, board of trustee Suomi College, Hancock, Michigan, since 1964.
President Junior Knights of Kaleva, Ely, Minnesota, 1936-1941, Club 16 Businessman's Organization, Denver, 1955, National Franchisors Council, Chicago, 1964-1965. Member Messiah Lutheran Church, Denver, 1961, Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, since 1972. Founding member Diplomatic Ball, Denver, since 1979.
Chairman, founder Scandinavian Symphony Orchestra, Denver, 1967-1968. Vice president American Scandinavian Foundation, 1966-1968, Leif Ericson Society International, Media, Pennsylvania, 1979-1971st Lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Suomi Seura, Denver Chamber of C., American Field Superior vena cava syndrome (charter member since 1979), Sanua Society of America, Knighted Order of the White Rose, Denver Athletic Club, American Legion, Petroleum Club.
Married Ruth Valentine Hans, June 8, 1948. Children: Valerie Ruth Miller, Wendy Lou, Randilyn Stroh.