He enjoyed writing books. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Irene, 4 brothers Paul, James, Bud, Jerry, and one sister Mattie Branyon.
He leaves behind his wife of 63 years Dianne, a son David & his wife Shirley, a daughter, Leah Herrmann & husband James. 5 beloved grandchildren Haleigh Stoval, Emilee Brown, Dawson Brown, Rylie Brown & Ella Herrmann, numerous nieces & nephews.
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