Began umpiring in 1960 and was Kansas State UIC from1970-1978. Served as president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and rules interpreter for the Topeka Softball Umpires’ Association (1963-1979). Named National Deputy UIC for Western Region and metro area in 1976. Appointed senior deputy for Central Region states in 1977. Umpired in six ASA national championships, including five Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals and 1976 ISF Men’s World Fast Pitch Championship. Served as UIC at two Women’s College World Series and two ASA nationals. Regarded as an outstanding clinician, he passed away January 30, 1979 after suffering a heart attack. He was born in 1929.
