I grew up on a farm in north west Darke County, Ohio. Attended Mississinawa Valley School,

Served in the Army from 1966-1968, with 10 months in Vietnam.

Have two adult sons. An adult grandson (1993) and granddaughter-in-law. Two small grandsons (2018 & 2020), 4 bonus grandsons, two great-grandsons and a great granddaughter.

Retired in 2009 due to employer downsizing.

Started researching my family's genealogy in 1986, working on and off over the years searching for various family members. Joined Find a Grave October of 2015.