Class of 1950 - St. Johns Irish

Wife Bonnie

High School
Center on Basketball Team
Broke the all time single season scoring mark for the Irish - total of over 244 points when he broke the record
Averaged 19 points a game
1950 - The Herald-Palladium called him one of the greatest pivot-men ever to come forth from a local prep school.
Outstanding confidence in his abilities without being a braggart.  Very respectful person.  Inspirational Team Leader.

College – St. Louis University
4 year full Basketball Scholarship to St. Louis University
Basketball team member from 1952-1954
1952 Basketball team was invited to N.I.T. Tournament at Madison Square Garden
1952 Basketball team inducted into the St. Louis Billiken Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999

After High School & College
United States Air Force- 3 years active, 4 years Reserve
Owned Mark I Realty in St. Joseph for 28 years
Received “Realtor of the Year” honor – 1971
Served as President of the Southwest Michigan Board of Realtors –1975
Real Estate Instructor at Lake Michigan College and Member of LMC Advisory Board

Community
Served on numerous committees for City of St. Joseph
Member of Tax Board of Review and Voter Precinct Captain

St. Joseph Catholic Church
Served on Parish Council and Finance Committee
Taught CCD classes at Lake Michigan Catholic High