Born April 5, 1936, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Graduate of Healy Memorial H.S., Trempealeau, Wisconsin - May 1953

Graduate of Buffalo County Normal, Alma, Wisconsin - May 1955 (A.S. - Elementary Education)

Grade School Principal & 5th/6th Grade Teacher, Hixton, Wisconsin (1955-56 & 1956-57 School years)

Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer, U. S. Navy (1957-1976)

Graduate of William Carey College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi - May 1977 (B.S. - Community Services)

Graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi - May 1979 (M.S. - Public Administration)

Black Lung Claims Specialist, Dept. of Labor, Madisonville, Kentucky (1979-1980)

Retired Program Analyst, Coal Mine Health & Safety Administration, Vincennes, Indiana (1981-1999). Haven't worked a day in this century!

Upgraded to an 80% Disabled Veteran (Service Connected) 2024.

Had to be taken to E/R suffering from a stroke 16 June 2026.

Back home again in Indianapolis, Indiana but a lot slower.

(updated 23 Sep 2026)