Beloved husband of Jannie. Loving father of James (Gail) VanMeer, Kimberly Cholette, Shannon (Greg) Chollette, Heather (Mike) Maki and Rebecca “Becky” (John) Graybeal. Dear grandfather of Jimmy, Jaclyn, Kellie, Walter, Shelby, Christopher, Maria, John, Josh, and Madison. Dearest great-grandfather of Joey and Jenna. He is also survived by his two brothers, two sisters and many friends and family..