He was a retired carpenter and a former member of the old St. Matthias and St. George Catholic churches.
He is survived by two sisters, Rose Wilkins (Clyde) and Theresa Ketterer; and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway, followed by cremation. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Thursday.