I worked in the construction business for 36 years and 20 years with our own business. I then took a position at WMU in the construction department supervising the Remodeling Services/ Construction Services shop and retired in 2014. From 1969 - 1972 I was in the Navy serving on the Aircraft Carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the 6th fleet.

My wife and I met in 1964 while attending Kalamazoo Central high school and have been married for over 50 wonderful years. The chapters in our book of life are endless and still growing as our daughter and grand kids keep adding new pages everyday. Our interests and hobbies are also very extensive and we have no problem with filling up the hours in everyday. We just need time to slow down a bit so we can fit more into the days.