Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Laffey, hull number 724 during World War II in Okinawa. He was employed at GTE Telephone company (now Verizon) in Santa Monica, California, and worked as an electronics engineer.
He enjoyed photography, and visiting the South Jetty in Fort Pierce for the view. He will be remembered for his willingness to help other family members when he could.
The funeral service/memorial service/graveside service will be held on May 27th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Fountainhead Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock Street SE
Palm Bay, FL 32909. Interment will be at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery