Born Oct. 10, 1870, S. Undal, Mandal, Norway to Reinert A. and Trine Marie (Pedersen) Rolfsen.

Immigrated in 1891. Spent some time as a sailor; attended the navigation school at Mandal, Norway. Attended the United Church Seminary, ordained in 1899. Married Marie Nathalia Nilsen, 1898. Died Jan. 14, 1933.

Served parishes at: Paulsbo, Wash.; Hattan, N.D.; Brooklyn; Milan, Minn.;

Eau Claire, Wis.; Madelia, Minn.; traveling secretary for Zion Society for Israel, etc. His son Dr. Rolf A. Syrdal is a pastor in the A.L.C., Missionary to China, director of World Missions of A.L.C., professor

at Luther College, Decorah, la.

Honored by Bethany and St. John parishes, Batton, N.D., Leonard T.Thompsan, pastor.