I was born in 1923 shortly after my father passed away due to influenza, leaving my mother to raise 6 children. I grew up during the depression, served in the army during World War II, in the South Pacific (New Guinea). Raised a family in the 50"s - 70"s. My career started in the Grand Rapids, MI Police Department and ended as the plant manager for a manufacturing company. I'm enjoying my retirement splitting my time between Ludington, MI and St. George, Utah.