He served in the Army during WWII, enlisting in 1944, until 1946. Her eceived a Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
He was a carpenter and was a member of the local union for 55 years.He w as also a member of the VFW and the Zion Hill United MethodistChurch.
He had been a patient of the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Nursing Home inMattoon , IL, prior to his death.
Graveside services were held with the Rev Lana Rabyne officating andmi litary rites by VFW Post 4325 of Mattoon, IL.
