Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in February 1958, he was the son of Gene, who survives, and the late Sara Dixon. He graduated from ITT Fort Wayne in electronics. He worked at Racal-Milgo in Florida then returned to Fort Wayne to start his own business. "He was a people person and befriended everyone. He will be greatly missed." Besides his father, he is survived by his son, Dylan; and sisters, Nancy and Cathy. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan. His inurnment is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services handled arrangements.