Commodore Date of Birth: 3.26.1937

Commodore Hometown: Ft.Wayne, IN

Siblings in order: Dick, Bobby

First Mate Career: Respiratory Therapy; Gundersen Health System

First Mate Date of Birth: 5.5.1949

Hometown: Onalaska, WI

Siblings in order: Betty, Steve, Bill, Tina, Scott

Child 1: Jeff Spouse: Monique

Grandchildren: Cheyenne

Child 2: Mark Spouse: Anne

Grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin

Child 3: Andy Spouse: Jennifer

Grandchildren: Tyler, Jack

Child 4: Teirney

Child 5: Shannon Spouse: Aaron

Grandchildren: Taylor

Child 6: Wendy Spouse: Tim
Grandchildren: Jordyn, Jessica, Mackenzie

Child 7: Kristy Spouse: Tory

Grandchildren: Alex, Zachary, Isabelle Date of Marriage: 5.24.1986

Commodore Hobbies and Interests: Theatre, golf, travel, landscaping.

Commodore Community Involvement: Rotary, La Crosse Community Theatre, Weber Center, Viterbo Fine Arts Center.

Tell the story of how you were asked to be a Commodore and First Mate: A ruse related to raising money for Children’s Miracle Network.