What did you do right after we graduated?

Attended Northern Michigan University and Michigan State. Graduated

from NMU, 1972, with 4 years in the middle in the Marines.

What has been your occupation(s) over the past 50 years? Tell us

about any highlights or cool things that you’ve been a part of.

Went into retail after graduation, working as manager and buyer for 6

men\'s clothing stores. Last 20 years at a GM dealer, selling new/used

cars.  Helped start soccer for kids at an advanced level {not

recreational). Coached a travel team and high school boys and girls for

7 years. Won a district championship.

Where are you living?

Moved back to Marquette, Mich. in 1978. Spending winters now in

Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Are you retired? If so, what are you doing in retirement?

Retired in 2009, golfing, biking, kayaking, traveling and reading.

Are you married? What’s your spouse’s name?

Married to Susan (Sue) since 1972.

Do you have kids? Where are they & what are they up to?

We have 3 sons, Erik, Michael and David. Erik is in blood research in

Rochester, MN. at the Mayo Clinic. His wife is a pathology asst. there.

Mike is a radiology tech at the hospital in Jackson Hole, WY. David is in

Dillon, COLO. (in the mountains near Denver). Working as an

administrator in human resources.

How about grandchildren? How many? How old? Where are they?

But wait! What about great grandkids?!!?

Erik and Mike are married, but no grandkids. David is in a serious

relationship.  We do have 3 granddogs!

What’s your favorite hobby (or hobbies)?

Reading is probably first, with golf, kayaking and biking following up.

(Still stamp collecting, too.)

Have you had any adventures you’d care to tell us about?

Had visits to Bangkok and Hong Kong while in VietNam (and adventure

by  itself). Met up with Eugene Wenk in Hong Kong. He was working

with Air America. Had a great 4 days together! (Gene's cancer returned

in 1971, killing him.)