He was born in Marquette, Michigan, in 1925. At age 13, he began working on his uncle's ranch in Oregon, then moving on to the Cate School in Carpinteria, California, graduating with the class of 1943. He fought in the Army in World War II in the European campaign.
Born in Marquette, Michigan, in 1925, he began working on his uncle's ranch in Oregon at age 13, then attended the Cate School in Carpinteria, California, graduating with the class of 1943. He served in the Army during World War II in the European theater.