Arley Kenneth Fadness was born in Webster, Day County, South Dakota, the same hometown as Asle Oscar Sorbel himself. His wife, Pamela, is from Madelia, Minnesota, where the Younger brothers had been captured. Arley is a retired draftsman, clergy, active history enthusiast and author. Presently, Arley is a presenter of five history programs through the South Dakota Humanities as a Humanities Scholar.
