The author grew up in South Dakota on a cattle ranch. Along with his younger siblings, he worked at breaking horses and doing what every person did on the farms and ranches of the era. From putting...view moreThe author grew up in South Dakota on a cattle ranch. Along with his younger siblings, he worked at breaking horses and doing what every person did on the farms and ranches of the era. From putting up hay to milking the cows, they were kept busy.
After a few years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he returned to his home state to finish his education, and this is where he found his bride. They have, as of now, been together for over fifty years. They have four children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.view less