82, Tucson, AZ, entered into the presence of His Savior on December 24, 2017. Born in St. Paul, MN on 5/27/1935.
Predeceased by Georgia, wife of 30 yrs. Survived by wife- Diane; brothers-Wayne & Merrill; children-Betsy, Doug, Bruce, Martha and Elise; 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild.
Graduated from the University of MN with MS in Phys Ed and BS in English. An All-American Shortstop at the U of M; played 8-years with Cubs, Indians and Twins. Head Coach of the U of A for 24 years, winning National Championships in ‘76, ’80, and ’86.
Services to be held at Victory Worship Center at 2561 W. Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson on Thurs, Jan 4 at 1:00 pm. (Viewing at 12:00 in the sanctuary). Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Young Life Tucson. 3938 E Grant Rd, #253, Tucson, 85712, tucson.younglife.org. Look for the GIVE NOW button.
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