Passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 97.

Survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; son, Jeffrey (Kathy); daughter, Diane (Mike dec.); grandchildren, Kayla (Steve), Megan (C.T.), John (Anna), Amy (Jeremy); great grandchildren, Ava, Charlie, Ella, Lucy, Henry, Ruth, Clark, Bennett, Beau, Cayden, Cole; other relatives and friends. Private interment at Fort Snelling.