Preceded in death by his parents Walter & Mary, sister Dorothy Ackerman, niece Tammi, and sister-in-law Andrea Stewart.
Survived by his wife Patricia, children Scott (Julie), Kevin (Katy), and Heather (Rex) Crain; thirteen grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, his siblings Walter (Marilyn), Jack, and Rosemary Wysmierski.
Graduate of Kenmore High School, USMC Korean War Veteran, and member of the Marine Corp. League Chesty Puller Detachment, American Legion Post #0566, and volunteer at Brecksville V.A. Hospital.
Special thanks to the Senior Independence Hospice and Home Court Volunteers.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Haven of Rest Ministries at www.havenofrest.org.
Family will receive friends Sunday, June 12th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Catavolos Funeral Home 3653 W Market St. Fairlawn OH where the Funeral Service will be on Monday, June 13th at 11:00 AM. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park.