b. 31 Aug (or 21 Sep) 1898, Willshire Twp., Van Wert Co., OH
d. 25 Jul 1979, Center, Shelby Co., TX
bur. Memorial Park, Lima, Allen Co., OH
occ. 1918: farmer employed by father; 1920: farm laborer; 1927: chauffeur; 1930: mechanic, bus line; 1940: bricklayer; 1950: sheet metal worker, power shovel & crane co.; maintenance, Clark Equipment Co.