Alaska Highway, A Company. Born: 24 October 1914, Nebraska. Died: 27 March 2003, Nebraska. Enlisted: 6 January 1942. Released: 28 October 1945. Education: 8th grade. Spouse: Opal Frey Krienke 1919-2014. Father, Otto C., farmer, 1888-1969 and mother, Mary Bliemeister, housekeeper, 1891-1968.