Together 64 years, with 6 children, 16 grand children, 14 great grandchildren. They raised their family in a small town, Port Edward’s, WI where Don, a marine veteran, was a Civil Engineer and Joan was a home maker. They traveled all over the United States through the years and now reside a few months in Texas and in Northern Wisconsin on Lake Namekagon. Avid sports fans of all Wisconsin sports they have been season ticket holders at Camp Randall for over 40 years and rarely miss a game. They have been to many bowl games and Don has been to every Rose Bowl game played by the Badgers and graduated from UW school of Engineering.

Marriage Advice: “Be easy going. Always kiss each other before you go to sleep.”