For most of his life, he called the District 66 neighborhood of Omaha, NE, his home.  His true passions were music, golf, reading, and especially family. He could present photos of all his family, children, and especially grandchildren at a moment’s notice.  As an English major, he had a thorough and endless passion for knowledge, always learning, often reading 4-5 books at a time. He was an avid guitarist and enjoyed playing at ceremonies for loved ones.

He was best known for his personality as he often went out of his way to meet and talk to people at grocery stores, parking lots, and neighborhoods, to name a few.  He is most proud that his progeny adopted his sense of humor, intellect, and open-mindedness. In reflection, he hopes that he had and will continue to impact other people’s lives, especially his students.