He graduated from Wichita East High School and The University of Wichita (aeronautical engineering) and spent 40 years as an engineer and manager at The Boeing Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Thomas Jacob.
He is survived by wife Billie Lynn (Neil); his children Thomas Andrew and Katherine Irene; granddaughter Grace Renee; sister Judith Louise Lewis (Bill); and many loving family members and friends.
His memorial service will be held at a later time and location to be determined.