Born and grew up on a dry-land farm in Kansas. Served in the U S Army during the Korean conflict. Used the G I bill to obtain a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and later a Masters degree...view moreBorn and grew up on a dry-land farm in Kansas. Served in the U S Army during the Korean conflict. Used the G I bill to obtain a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and later a Masters degree in Business Administration. Retired in 2000. Have 2 children, 7 grand children and 3 great grand children. Married to my wonderful wife, Susan.view less