pharmacy, was a director of pharmacy at Mercy Medical Center, now known as CHI St. Alexius Health. Early in his career, he organized the Cameo Player theater group in Crosby, North Dakota, where he directed, choreographed and acted in plays. He later was active in Entertainment Inc. productions and Youth Education on Stage. He also was a board member for the Miss North Dakota Pageant for more than 30 years. He lived in Williston, North Dakota.