Veteran WWII Army 96th Infantry Division, Philippines and Okinawa Campaign, Bronze Star recipient preceded in death by parents Peter and Amelia, 10 brothers, and great granddaughter Addie survived by wife of 59 years, Bernice sons Tim (Sue), Ken (Mary Sue), Ron, Larry (Shelly), Dennis (Joan), Gary (Kris), John (Renee), Jim, and Joe (Suzana) 25 grandchildren sisters Minnie Strazdas and Mary Hofeldt numerous nieces and nephews Entombment St. Johns Mausoleum. Military honors by American Legion Post 331.