Alaska Highway, A Company. Born: 9 December 1916, Lisbon, N. Dakota. Died: 11 December 2011, Kent, Washington. Enlisted: 16 January 1942, Missoula, Montana. Education: four years college. Occupation: professional and carpenter extraordinaire. Spouse: Lyla R. Ringdahl 1926-1970. Father Knut and mother Julia, both born in Norway.