In 1955, he married Eva Esquibel, who survives. He was a machine operator at GM Powertrain for 45 years, retiring in 1999, and a member of UAW Local 211. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor's choice.
In 1939, he married Arlene Kittredge, who survives. He owned and operated Rath Trucking until 1951 and worked at Pet Milk, Bryan, for 31 years, retiring in 1984. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with the Pacific Army Airborne Division. He was also a former Center Township trustee, a member of Melbern United Methodist Church and Sodom and Pomona granges and a life member of Williams County Conservation League. Burial will be in Yackey Cemetery, Bryan, with military rites accorded by John D. Smith American Legion Post 10.