<PERSON> passed away peacefully on <DATE_TIME> at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. <PERSON> was born on <DATE_TIME> to <PERSON> and <PERSON>. During his early childhood, <PERSON> lived in <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. His family later moved to <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> when he was <DATE_TIME>.
After school he joined the Navy. Upon his return, he started working for the Wabash Railroad and met his first wife <PERSON>. From there they had their first child and named her <PERSON>.
He would later move to <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> after his divorce from <PERSON>. 4
While living in <LOCATION> he worked for CB&Q railroad and met his second wife <PERSON>. From there they would have 4 children <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON> and <PERSON>. Later moving to the <LOCATION> area and finally settling in the town of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>.
While working <DATE_TIME> at BNSF railroad, he was active with his union and lobbying at the state legislature.
He divorced <PERSON> in <DATE_TIME>. He then met his third wife <PERSON> and married her on <DATE_TIME> for <DATE_TIME>. He welcomed his 2 stepchildren <PERSON> and <PERSON> along with their children.
He later retired from the BNSF railroad in <DATE_TIME> after <DATE_TIME> of service to various railroads.
In <DATE_TIME>, <PERSON> enjoyed hunting and fishing. As he grew older, he enjoyed woodworking and model trains. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents <PERSON> and <PERSON> along with his brother <PERSON>.
<PERSON> leaves behind his wife <PERSON>, along with their 7 children: <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, and <PERSON>, 17 grandchildren,2 great grandchildren, pending 2 more great grandchildren and a brother <PERSON>
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At <PERSON>’s request he has been cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for the spring time at a later date.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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