My name is Ervin (Erv) LaForge, 65 years of age, 6 foot 1 inch tall (depending on who takes the

measurements), I have blond hair, brown eyes, 160lbs., on the slimmer side, live in Fergus
Falls, MN. I have 3 daughters, 38, 43, and 45, two live locally, and the oldest an hour away.

My family comes from humble beginnings. My grandparents were immigrants from Sweden and
Norway. They were farmers in Roseau, Minnesota, their entire adult lives. My mother was born
in Roseau at the doctor's home. She grew up there and went to nurses training in Duluth. She
remained a Registered Nurse for over 60 years. She lives with my sister, Deanna, in Prescott,
Arizona. My sister is a pharmacist technician there. She is the youngest of three siblings. My
brother, Earl, the middle son, works in the Nuclear power plant field in Florida. We are
estranged. My father was a linotype operator and they lived in Chicago, IL, for some years. My
father died when I was 13 years old and is buried in Cornell, Wisconsin. My mother has been
married twice since his passing.

I served in the Navy for 17 years and 6 months, active and reserve. Highest rank was E-6. I was
stationed on 2 aircraft carriers, the USS Coral Sea, and USS Lexington. I was a Correctional
Officer in the Navy too. I was stationed with a VP Squadron, which is an anti-submarine warfare
unit. Served briefly with Seal Team 2. Been to Spain, the Azores, Philippines, and a couple
other countries. I was a Correctional Officer for the state of Alabama, and a Federal Correctional
Officer in Phoenix, AZ. Went to Massachusetts and became a Student Administrator at M.I.T., in
the Ocean Engineering Department. Worked as a Computer Specialist at the Navy Hospital in
Newport, RI, then as the Department Head Information Systems Department at the Naval
Justice School in Newport. Moved to Alabama and opened my own auto repair shop and
worked as an Incident Commander at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. Then as a certified
Nissan technician before going on disability/retirement.

Initially, I moved here to Fergus Falls, MN, at the request of my daughters in March 2022. I was
asked due to my last divorce. My health was failing, my daughters suspected that I was being
poisoned. I don't know and I can't speak to that. Recently, my daughter purchased a new home
and I moved to an apartment.

I will give you a brief synopsis of all three of my marriages. The first woman I met was out of
highschool. We had 2 girls, Erin and Erica. She enjoyed drugs and the company of other men. I
blame myself partially due to the amount if time I had to spend away from my family while
serving in the Navy. However, infidelity is inexcusable. I divorced her and got custody of my
daughters.

The second wife, I met in the Navy. She was a closet alcoholic when I met her. We had 1
daughter, Ariel. She was a mean drunk and abusive to our children. She would not get
treatment regardless of how attractively it was presented to her. We got divorced and I received
custody of Ariel. She died as a result of her alcoholism last July 2022.

My last wife, I met when I got out of my reserve stint with the Navy. Her 2 sons were incorrigible
and total narcissists. I was always the third wheel in the marriage. I tried for the entire 20 years
to become a part of my own family. One of her sons had even gone so far as to threaten my life.
I stuck with it until she finally (thank God) asked for a divorce.

So, there it is, my failure to find my soulmate and true love, but I haven't thrown in the towel yet,
I'm still going to find the right girl for me and live happily ever after.

This is my medical situation. I feel it is important that you know about them because I am getting
older and I want there to be full disclosure.
I have COPD.
I'm a diabetic. (Non-insulin now)
I've had my gallbladder removed.
I've had lower back surgery and neuropathic surgery on my neck.
I had a stroke in 2007.
I have 2 stents in my heart.
I have 1 artificial knee on my left side (February 6th this year) and my right knee needs to be
replaced. My annual physical in May 2023 says I'm in good health. My medical needs are met
by the VA and I get my medicines from them. They authorize other treatments at the local
hospital if I prefer not to have them done in Fargo, ND. I know it seems to be a lot, but I want
you to know everything about me. If these issues give you doubts about my ability to be a good
companion, I'm sorry.

I am an honest, truthful, attentive, and reasonable man. I despise game playing and undue
drama. I don't believe in being anything other than monogamous in a relationship.

Romance and sensuality are very important as well as the ability to show your love in many
different ways, from small gestures of appreciation, to public displays of affection. Holding
hands, hugs, kisses, and expressing and confirming your love by saying it anywhere. Private
intimacy is huge as well. I want to be with my partner as often as possible. We form
relationships to be together, isn't that what it's all about?

Respect is something that's very important as well, it should be equal and given freely. Always
have the words to show your appreciation. I say thank you and please, you're welcome, I show
due respect. I believe that no one certain task belongs to any one gender of the household. I
think sharing in the responsibilities not only lightens the burden, but can also be fun and when
they're completed, it gives us more time for fun and togetherness.

I can guarantee that there will be disagreements between us, it's part of being in a relationship
together and our differences in the lives we've led so far. I want to ask you to be open-minded
during anything that might cause you to be angry or upset. I don't like drama, I don't like
fighting, I don't like raising my voice or having you raise yours either. Most importantly, I don't
believe in raising a hand to a woman or a child. A man who cannot control himself is not a man
in my estimation. I ask you to take a breath, think about what is bothering you and approach me
calmly if you can. Things are better understood and resolved by discussion. The more upset
you get, the harder it is to handle it. We may have to agree to disagree, but we should never go
to bed angry or upset. Take the time to come to a resolution despite how long it takes. A simple
issue shouldn't jeopardize the relationship you've put so much effort into building. You should
always kiss your partner, tell them I love you, and good night.

Making love is definitely the ultimate expression of love. I don't think that sex without love has
any true value as it doesn't have the same meaning or feeling to me. Sharing in yourself to
another is a sacred bond and is a celebration of your love of eachother.

What you may find unfortunate in our relationship is my level of activity. As I have had my share
of physical limitations. I still enjoy doing as many things as I'm able and being with you will be
lovely whether or not I am a participant. I have a GSD (German Shepherd), her name is Greta,
she's 3 years old, 104 lbs. of loving baby girl.

I also enjoy the simpler things in life now that I have grown to appreciate them. Material things
are definitely nice, but I find satisfaction where some people don't and I'm fine with that. I'm not
a particularly religious man, but I do believe in Jesus Christ and the qualities that man should
possess to excel through life. I don't currently attend a place of worship nor belong to a certain
congregation, but I am of the belief that you can follow his path as he's laid before us and praise
him from anywhere.

I hope that I have made an impression upon you that I'm an honest and straightforward man
and that you find me suitable to give me a chance at earning your respect and continued
interest. Please feel free to ask me anything, I promise full disclosure.

Truly,
Erv