Omaha. Born in California and moved to Nebraska. Survived by his wife of 65 years Sandra; children, Jeff, Karen Rathbun , John , Daniel all of Omaha; eleven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward , Herb, Charles . Preceded in death by daughters, Nancy Foley and Marilyn Sprague, brother Robert. Passed away at Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Family will observe a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Methodist Hospital Cardiac Rehab.