He was a warehouse foreman for 54 years in the cheese industry. He was a 65 year member and past master of Bicknell Lodge 94. He was a member of Palestine Chapter 21. Royal Arch Masons, a 60 year member and past commander of the American Legion Swan-Gehr Post 197, a member of Green County Barracks 2315 and Brodhead Fire Department 1941-1969.