Raised on a South Dakota farm - saw future beyond those ¬ fields. Inspired by President John Kennedy, answered and lived his challenge to Americans for 30 years. Electronics technician, 43 combat missions in-flight refueling, military training instructor, air and missile crew scheduler, airlift mission scheduler. operations management. Graduated from college with BA in economizes 39 years after high school. Worked for Hertz Local Edition until retirement, Now artist and author.