I was on active duty in the Marine Corps. Married Mary Jane Wachter; she has been my friend and my lover for life. Graduated from Washington University, St. louis Mo. Moved my family to Missouri, then to Nebraska then to Vancouver Wahsington. We have two children and two grandchildren. I continue to work as an engineer; I have eight patents to my name. My family and I enjoy the Pacific Northwest. I ride a Harley Davidson for fun.