After graduating Penn State University; he then entered the Forestry service before joining the military during WWII. He served as a Battery Commander for the 461st AAA during 5 campaigns in Europe, Berlin Airlift and later stood up the 92nd MP Battalion as his last command before retiring in 1962.
Moved to AZ in 1962 with his family and earned his Master’s Degree from Arizona State University. He went on to teach at Kiva School for 22 years and retired in 1986.
He is survived by his Sister Hazel, Wife Dolores, Son Ed and his wife Connie, Son Chuck and his wife Cathy, Son Mike and his wife Bernadette, Daughter Donna and her husband Scott and Eight Grand Children; Chris, Danielle, Sean, Devin, Collin, Jenna, Emily and Maya.
Viewing will be November 28, 2012, 5 to 8pm at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022. There will be a private service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, November 29, 2012.
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