Born Black River Falls, November 15, 1947; married; 2 children, 4 grandchildren. Graduate Melrose H.S.; attended UW-La Crosse 1973-76. Farmer. Former driver license examiner. Vietnam veteran, 2 tours - 1st Cav Div (1965-66) and 173rd Abn Bde (1967-68); Signal Company 6th Special Forces at Fort Bragg, NC (1966-67). Life member: Wis. Vietnam Veterans Chapter 3; Vietnam Veterans of America; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2112, Sparta; Disabled American Veterans, Black River Falls; AMVETS, Post 5494, Black River Falls; Monroe County 40 et 8; Wis. Farm Bureau Federation.