Born June 14, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio. Died November 15, 2020 in Pueblo, Colorado after a nine month battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents John and Jennie, wife Nancy, and sister Suzanne. Survived by children Debbie (Mark) Brown, Jeannie, Mary, Brenda, John (Shelia), Cathy (Dave) Conklin, and Scott. Survived by sister RoseMarie (Don) Ellis and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958. He was retired from Trane (Pueblo). He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, and being out in nature. Because of COVID, a memorial service will be planned at a later date.