He graduated from Sequoia High School where he was very active in the drama program. He obtained his masters degree from Columbia University in New York. He was co-owner of Dittmann Plumbing in San Mateo.
He is survived by his parents Earl and Elizabeth Fulk of Menlo Park, 2 aunts- Ruth Morelock and Grace Phair of Redwood City and 1 uncle Jack Fulk of Iowa, plus numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Menlo Park Host Lions Club-"Menlo Park Project Read".