He was baptized by Rev. Nils Brandt and in June 1865 was confirmed by Rev. F. Clausen at Spring Grove. With his parents he came to the farm known as the old Winjum farm in Black Hammer on May 4, 1853 and on this same farm he hasspent his entire life as a member of the Black Hammer congregation. One sister and three brothers have died before him. Living are B. J. Winjum and Mrs. Mary Hermanson of Dell Rapids, SD. He is also survived by four nieces and six nephews. Rev. Borg-Breen officiated. Pallbearers were: Jens Berkvam, Albert Luehr, Melvin C. Ike, Alfred Otterness, G. O. Otterness and G. B. Otterness.