born:  September 14, 1945

died:  April 17, 1977 

cause:  failure of parachute to open

last residence:  Columbus, Michigan

occupation:  diesel mechanic

no military service

no marriages, no children

He, a buddy, and their girlfriends liked to parachute jump for fun.  

source of information:  Bruce Shuert, Sr., brother, Jacksonville, Florida.