He taught high school Math in Kansas and Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Rochelle, son, Jared (Samantha) Wilson, daughters Leslie (Greg) Hoyt, and Lisa (Frank) Lewis, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, Fri., Oct. 24, 2014 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Rev. Dean R. Frazier officiating. Visitation with family will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Fri. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions can be made to: Regional Hospice, 1328 E. Evergreen, Springfield, Mo 65803.