Born 7/31/1940 in LeMars Iowa.  Attended Kindergarten through Grade 12 at St. Mary's Schools, in Remsen, Iowa.  Attended 2 years of college at Loras College in Dubuque Iowa and 1 year at N.B.T. College in Sioux City, Iowa.  Received a degree in Business Management.

Children:  Mathiew was born in 1962 and died 30 hours later.  Andrew was born in 1964, and David was born in 1965.  Both Andrew and David reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Personal History:  Survived Polio in early 1950's.  My father was a dance hall owner and property developer which introduced me to my multi-tasking ability.  I worked several jobs in the dance hall from check room to behind the bar.  I collected scrap metal from pickup with a coaster wagon to yard with over 40 cars and large truck.  I learned to tear down structures and worked with professional carpenters.

After college I had several office positions.  As office manager of a sheet metal company, the boss caught me fabricating a section of flashing in the shop.  He thought I'd be happier there.  So 20 years at sheet metal plus building homes.  I started general contracting and property investment until retirement here in Waldport.  Presently I am active in the Knights of Columbus, cooking events and minor carpentry jobs.  

I have been told I have the gift of storytelling and should write a novel.