March 24, 1918 - Oct. 20, 2011
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he grew up in Michigan where he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1939. He spent his life in the Airplane and Aerospace Industry in Southern California. He lived his last 10 years in Northern Nevada, and grew to love the area.
He is survived by 2 sons, Gary and Randy, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He became a writer of Children's stories late in life and wrote the following in 2001..
"Passing Thru"
I fought the fight
and raced the rat
I played the game
went there, did that
Twice loved and been loved
Three sons I begat
Oh, I've lived long
and I've lived fat
The world was great
from where I sat
But suddenly I'm old
A useless cat
My loves are gone
My life is flat
Alone by the fire
with old dog to pat
I only dream of the past
Reliving all that
I'm out of it now
I tip my Hat.
