He was born May 26, 1926, in Chicago and had been a lifelong resident of his family farm near Buffalo.

For 29 years he worked for Super Test Service Stations as a station manager and truck drive.

He was an Air Force veteran, serving as an airplane technician from 1945 — 1948, and had reached the rank of sergeant. He also served two years in the Air Force Reserve.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and sports.

Surviving are a son Shannon (Stephanie) Mattix of Monticello; and a step-son, Kerry Hughes, of Monticello.

Funeral services were today at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home with Gregg Nydegger officiating.