Hometown: Wentzville.

Army 02 Nov 1942 to 25 Jan 1946 – S/Sgt. South Pacific, New Guinea and Philippines.

Was an honor student at Northwest State Teachers College before the war and returned to school after the war. Then attended OK A&M to earn his master’s degree.

Worked at Modern Market & Frazier Brace Engineering Company.

Died 22 May 1982. Buried in Illinois.