1962
Earns a bachelor’s degree in English and speech from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1962
Serves in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1968.
1964
Is an English, speech and writing teacher until 2004.
1967
Serves as president of Chippewa Valley Press Association, part of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, until 1968.
1968
Marries his wife, Dorothy.
1985
Achieves a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
1988
Becomes a member of the Freemasons.
1993
Serves as president of the Marshfield Education Association until 1995.
1995
Receives an Acoustic Neuroma Award for Writing.
1995
Contributes “What’s Poppin” to Scope Magazine, Scholastic Publishing.
1995
Contributes “The Golden Apple” to The Wisconsin English Journal and the Acoustic Neuroma Journal.
1996
Receives the Richard W. Halle Award for Outstanding Middle Level Educators.
1997
Serves as president of the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Wisconsin Inc. until 2023.
2000
Receives the Tom Hayes Memorial Award for Excellence in Teacher Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies.
2004
Commences his retirement.
2007
Is an ad hoc teacher at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point until 2009.
2023
Maintains membership with the Phi Beta Kappa Society.